Michelle Frizzelle, LMFT
Compassionate therapist who listens and guides
Details
| Name | Michelle Frizzelle |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California, Oregon |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Michelle
Michelle Frizzelle is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of clinical experience. She aims to make therapy approachable and practical for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. Her style is calm and down-to-earth, and she focuses on building trust through steady communication.
She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That work pairs with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful.
Background and approach
Sessions typically focus on small, achievable shifts rather than big, sudden changes. Michelle creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment. She listens closely and reflects back what she hears so people feel understood.
That approach is practical for coping with trauma, relationship struggles, parenting stress, addiction, and issues like sleep or eating concerns. Her background includes ten years of direct practice and licenses in California and Oregon as an LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist. She brings life experience and empathy to sessions and aims to collaborate with each person on realistic goals.
Michelle emphasizes steady progress and honest communication. People who choose her often want a therapist who is easygoing and present. She supports exploring feelings, finding meaning after loss or trauma, and making clear steps toward better daily functioning.
Michelle welcomes conversations about goals and preferences so therapy fits each person’s needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Michelle works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michelle directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michelle directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Michelle’s Approaches Work Online
Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about their lives and notice which parts they want to change. It is useful for grief, identity shifts, attachment concerns, and making sense of past trauma.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and taking small values-based actions. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Client-Centered Therapy puts the relationship first. The therapist listens with empathy and reflects what is heard so people feel understood and can find their own solutions. This approach supports work on self-esteem, relationship challenges, and healing after difficult experiences.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will talk about your goals and try different methods to find what fits best. She checks in regularly so the plan can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for short check-ins, journaling, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and can help people maintain consistency while juggling life demands.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Michelle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating issues, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She uses Narrative Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reframe stories and build practical coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of work in the field and brings life experience and active listening to sessions. Her practice focuses on steady progress and clear communication.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LMFT credentials and is licensed in California and Oregon. Her profile lists California as a primary location.
Which languages are supported for session work?
Sessions are offered in English and Michelle also accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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