Michele Bussell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings six years of experience working in crisis residential treatment, school counseling, adult drug court substance programs, and behavioral health centers. Michele focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship concerns, and self esteem challenges.
Her background includes work with a wide range of mood-related issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), panic, and post-traumatic stress. Michele also helps people facing abandonment or attachment issues, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-love and confidence. She supports people dealing with workplace strain, relationship transitions like divorce and separation, and issues common in young adulthood.
Michele approaches therapy with a respectful, straightforward stance. She treats the person in the room as the expert on their own experience. Sessions focus on exploring feelings without judgment and building on existing strengths. The goal is practical growth rather than labels.
In sessions she listens for what matters most and works with each person to set achievable steps. Michele aims to create space where people can try out new ways of thinking and behaving. Progress can include reduced anxiety, steadier mood, improved relationships, and greater self esteem.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability. The practice accepts international clients and offers services in English.
How Michele Uses Practical, Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Therapeutic work here draws on evidence-based techniques that help people change how they think and behave. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and build confidence. Another approach concentrates on mood regulation skills - teaching small, repeatable habits to steady mood swings and manage symptoms of depression or bipolar-related distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She listens to what is working and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses, so people play an active role in shaping their care.
Because session formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also let people connect from different locations, making ongoing support possible for those who travel or live outside the therapist's region.
AbandonmentAttachment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationGuilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michele help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship concerns, and self esteem challenges. Additional areas include panic, post-traumatic stress, and workplace or young adult issues.
How would you describe the therapy approach?
The approach is collaborative and strengths based. Michele invites people to explore feelings without judgment and to use their own resources to make change.
What professional background does she bring?
She has six years of clinical experience in crisis residential programs, school-based counseling, adult drug court substance programs, and behavioral health centers.
What credential does Michele hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and the practice accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
