- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Michelle
Michelle Stanton White is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. She speaks English and Vietnamese and draws on nine years of clinical experience to help people find clearer ways forward. Michelle emphasizes practical steps and a respectful, collaborative process.
She listens for what matters most to each person and helps identify patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
Sessions often include goal-focused work to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She blends straightforward coping skills with conversations about values and next steps. Michelle left a career in the computer industry to pursue therapy because she wanted to help people lead more satisfying lives.
That background gives her a practical, problem-solving orientation when tackling daily stressors. She balances warmth with direct feedback to keep sessions useful and focused. When parenting issues come up, she helps parents sort priorities, reduce stress, and set practical routines that fit family life.
She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, sexuality and gender concerns, sleep challenges, and career stress. Her work draws on client-centered methods plus approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior techniques to teach coping tools. Michelle aims to help people shift perspectives and try small changes that add up to better days.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michelle helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Gender dysphoria
Approaches Michelle lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- 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.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy puts the client’s experience first and focuses on empathy and listening. Online this means sessions follow the client’s priorities, helping them name what's most important and set realistic next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. In remote sessions CBT often uses worksheets, homework, and step-by-step plans that are easy to share over video or chat.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting as progress is tracked and life circumstances change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a session is scheduled during a short break. Live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing reminders between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit around work, caregiving, and busy family routines.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What issues does Michelle commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as sleep and anger.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, teaching coping skills, and setting manageable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has nine years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Where is Michelle licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
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