- Practical coping tools
- Open nonjudgmental space
- 30 years experience
About Michael
Michael Kington is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, depression, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day. He aims to make the first step toward change feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
He has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with people who have had serious mental illness. That background informs how he plans care and supports steady progress. In sessions he prioritizes clear conversation and straightforward coping tools rather than jargon.
Michael creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. He listens for patterns in behavior and communication that get in the way of goals. Together with each person he sets achievable steps and checks what’s working along the way.
Workplace issues, problems with communication, questions about life purpose, and concerns specific to women are additional areas he addresses. He adapts the focus to the person in front of him and to what they need right now.
Clients who choose therapy with him will find a steady, practical approach aimed at daily improvement. He encourages realistic goals, small experiments between sessions, and regular review of progress to keep momentum moving forward.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit busy lives
Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity planning, and stepwise exposure to feared situations; these tools help reduce symptoms and build confidence through practice.Another useful method focuses on communication and relationship patterns. This work looks at how people talk and respond to each other, then practices new ways of expressing needs and setting boundaries to improve connections and reduce conflict.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands, and will adjust those methods as progress is made.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can attend between other commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues even when meeting virtually.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael help with?
He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, life purpose, women's issues, and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational with a focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. He keeps language simple and checks progress regularly.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of professional experience, including time in both inpatient and outpatient settings working with people who have had serious mental illness.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.