- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Client-centered work
About Michelle
Michelle Frizzelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with ten years of clinical experience, licensed in California and Oregon. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and anger. She also supports those facing life changes, addiction concerns, relationship and family problems, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
Michelle prefers a straightforward, conversational way of working. She focuses on listening first and building trust through steady communication. She aims to make it easier to talk about painful memories and current struggles without judgment. She values bringing life experience into sessions alongside therapeutic tools.
Her practice uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among others. These help people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and try small behavioral changes. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy when those methods fit the concern.
Michelle describes herself as easy going and intentional about the pacing of work. She tends to take time to develop a working relationship and checks in regularly about goals and next steps. That steady pace can be helpful when anger or resentment has built up over years.
She notes that her current availability is limited to chat and messaging sessions because she balances clinical work with a day job. Prospective clients should confirm the current session options before scheduling.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger that comes from ongoing stress or from reactions that feel automatic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes to shift those patterns. It is practical for anger related to thinking traps, work frustration, and relationship conflict. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building a steady working relationship so clients feel understood and can try new ways of responding.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Michelle will talk with clients about goals, life context, and preferences to decide whether ACT, CBT, client-centered methods, or a mix will help in practice. The plan can change as progress is made and needs evolve.
Her profile indicates she currently provides chat and messaging sessions. If you prefer other formats, confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a break at work, or reduce the need for travel. Therapists and licensed professionals often adjust exercises and homework so tools can be used between messages or in scheduled written check-ins.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with people who struggle with temper, simmering resentment, and frustration that affects relationships and work. Anger is listed among the concerns she addresses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, easy going approach that emphasizes listening and steady communication. Her style combines practical techniques with attention to the persons experience.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience as a therapist. That experience includes work with trauma, grief, depression, and stress.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and Oregon and based in California.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients, as noted in her profile.
What formats are available for sessions?
Her profile states she is currently offering chat and messaging sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking because formats can change.
How are costs handled and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for pricing linked to your region.