Michelle Stanton White , LMFT

Michelle Stanton White is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience helping people navigate anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She left a successful career in the computer industry to pursue therapy work because she finds meaning in supporting others to lead more satisfying lives. Michelle works in an engaged, collaborative style - teaming with clients to identify self-defeating patterns, shift perspectives, and make choices that support healthier functioning.

Her practice draws on evidence-informed techniques chosen to fit each person's situation. She may integrate cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused methods, strategic family therapy, and motivational interviewing as appropriate, always grounding interventions in a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship. Michelle aims to help clients move beyond their current difficulties so they can build a more productive and contented life.

Fluent in English and Vietnamese, she addresses a range of concerns including stress, family and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, aging-related matters, gender dysphoria, and LGBTQ-related concerns. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and respect for each client's goals and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Michelle Stanton White uses approaches that emphasize collaboration and practical skill-building. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities - this approach helps people clarify values and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotions and attachment patterns in relationships, helping couples and families improve connection and resolve conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so care remains responsive and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and brief check-ins or work between sessions can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reach support from home, and maintain continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt their tools to these formats so therapy remains focused and accessible.