Michelle Frizzelle

Michelle Frizzelle is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and depression. Michelle aims to make the first step feel less daunting and brings calm presence to early sessions.

She uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and small changes that add up over time. Michelle listens without judgment and encourages honest, steady progress.

Her work often addresses trauma, abuse, and post-traumatic stress by pacing conversation to what someone can handle. She also supports people coping with life transitions, relationship and family problems, adoption and foster care issues, and concerns related to aging or cancer.

Michelle draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, narrative ideas, motivational interviewing, and a client-centered stance. That means she helps people notice patterns, tell their story in new ways, and try doable behavior changes that fit their life.

She welcomes international clients and conducts sessions from California. Michelle asks people to consider current session options before booking, since availability and formats can change. If you want steady, practical support, she can help you take the next step toward feeling more in control.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on actions that align with what matters, which can help with stress, anxiety, and anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for depression, sleep problems, and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship; the therapist follows the person's lead and offers support as they work through challenges.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Michelle collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts pacing and homework based on what the person needs and how they respond over time.

Confirm current session options before booking, because formats are not specified in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and daily tasks.