- Client-centered
- Narrative techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Michelle
Michelle Magee-Lopez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and parenting struggles, depression, grief, and issues related to trauma and identity. Michelle also helps people coping with life changes, career questions, and burnout like compassion fatigue.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts from California State University Long Beach and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Dominguez Hills. She draws on both her clinical training and her theatre experience to bring straightforward, creative options into sessions. That can mean trying role plays, storytelling, or different ways of describing a problem to make it easier to work on.
In sessions she uses client-centered approaches that start with the person’s own goals. She also uses narrative and existential ideas to look at life meaning, and solution-focused steps to build small, practical changes. The work is practical and conversational rather than long lectures or dense theory.
Michelle aims to help people notice patterns that lead to repeated anger or resentment, and to experiment with different responses. She supports clients in improving communication, boundary setting, and managing strong emotions without judgment. For anyone wanting to understand their reactions better, she offers focused, down-to-earth guidance.
To begin, clients follow a simple intake process to match with her and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used when working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely to the person and following their goals. It helps when someone wants a respectful, paced conversation about what matters most to them and to try changes that feel doable.Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves. Rewriting or retelling those stories can reduce blame and open up different ways of acting in relationships and at work.
Solution-focused work narrows in on small, concrete steps that lead to quick shifts. It is useful for people wanting targeted strategies for anger, communication, or coping with change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and choose methods collaboratively. That way the plan can be adjusted as progress and challenges appear.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, finish a brief check-in during a break, or avoid travel time. They can also allow methods like role play or storytelling to be adapted to a virtual setting so practical skills are practiced in ways that match everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, parenting, depression, grief, trauma, and related issues such as self-esteem and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using client-centered work alongside narrative and solution-focused techniques to build small, usable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in clinical and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Nevada and California and she practices from California.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.