Michelle Frizzelle , LMFT

Michelle Frizzelle is a licensed clinician practicing in California and Oregon with ten years of professional experience. She holds an LMFT credential, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and brings a practical, empathic approach to helping people navigate emotional challenges.

She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, coping with life changes, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, cancer-related adjustment, commitment and relationship issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and women’s issues.

Michelle creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She emphasizes steady communication and believes strong therapeutic relationships develop over time. She brings life experience along with attentive listening and presence to support people who are taking the courageous step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and she partners with clients to help them move toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Michelle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that align with their values - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance, creating space for self-exploration and growth, which can benefit depression, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to change them, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and adjusts the plan as the relationship and goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and additional support can come through live chat or text-based messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity between appointments, and access support from different locations when needed.