- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Mechelle
Dr. Mechelle Jungsten is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, depression, addictions, and life transitions. She brings 12 years of clinical experience and practical tools to support people aiming for clearer thinking and healthier habits.
Her approach blends talk and action so people leave sessions with steps they can use right away. Dr. Jungsten earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
Background and approach
She also holds a Health and Wellness Coach certification, which she draws on when clients want help with daily routines, motivation, or wellness goals. Her background informs a mix of strategies rather than a single method. In sessions she focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and replacing it with workable practices.
She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to name patterns, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and attachment-informed work to notice relational ways of coping. Sessions aim to reduce symptoms and build reliable habits people can repeat at home. She pays attention to practical life concerns like work stress, money issues, caregiver strain, and multicultural dynamics.
Those topics often show up alongside grief, trauma, or struggles with intimacy and sleep. Her goal is to help people reconnect with their strengths and move toward clearer priorities. Her style is direct but compassionate.
She collaborates with each person to set concrete goals, track small wins, and adjust the plan as needed. The result is a steady, problem-focused process meant to help people unstick patterns and make lasting changes.
What Mechelle works with
Everything Mechelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mechelle helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Workplace issues
Approaches Mechelle lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current responses and helps people notice and change ways of relating that cause conflict or isolation. It can be helpful for intimacy concerns, communication problems, and caregiving stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression, anxiety, or sleep disturbance.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and life context, and then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what isn’t.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and is useful for deeper emotional work, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or people prefer not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging makes brief check-ins or coaching-style exchanges easier to fit into a workday. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around school, work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
Questions people ask about Mechelle
What concerns does she help with?
Dr. Jungsten works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes practical, solution-focused work with attention to values and relationships. She aims for clear steps people can try between sessions while also addressing deeper attachment or emotional patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience in mental health and holds a doctorate in Behavioral Health plus a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. She also maintains a Health and Wellness Coach certification.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients as well.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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