- Stress and anxiety
- Mood and depression
- Workplace wellbeing
About Michele
Michele Bussell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She brings six years of clinical experience across crisis residential treatment, school-based counseling, adult drug court programs, and community behavioral health centers. Michele focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship difficulties.
Her work centers on respecting each person's knowledge of their own life. She helps people name what feels hard and build on existing strengths. Michele encourages clients to talk about feelings without judgment and to involve their whole sense of self in sessions.
Michele has supported people with depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, panic and social anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. She also assists with issues such as abandonment, attachment, control, guilt and shame, and the strains that come with divorce or separation. Workplace stress and challenges faced by young adults are also within her focus.
Her background includes crisis and court-linked settings where quick assessment and steady follow-up matter. She draws on that experience to offer calm, structured support when emotions run high. Michele aims to help people increase confidence, strengthen coping skills, and manage difficult feelings.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and Michele accepts international clients.
How evidence-based techniques shape online sessions
Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills practice and clear goals. One common approach teaches practical tools for managing anxiety and panic, such as breathing strategies, grounding exercises, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These methods help reduce avoidance and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes mood management for depression and bipolar-related symptoms. It combines routine-setting, activity scheduling, and strategies to recognize mood shifts so people can respond earlier when symptoms change. This style is useful for people who want concrete steps to feel steadier day to day. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele collaborates with each person to identify which techniques match their needs and preferences. Together they set goals, try methods in real life, and adjust the plan as progress is made. If you plan to meet online, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity when schedules change. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when that is helpful and make it simpler to attend during a work lunch break or between errands.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michele address?
Michele works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, panic, trauma, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She encourages clients to explore feelings without judgment and to build on existing strengths.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of professional experience in crisis residential treatment, school-based counseling, adult drug court substance programs, and behavioral health centers.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California LMFT, which means she holds a licensed marriage and family therapist credential in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn whether remote or in-person meetings are offered.
How does cost work for therapy with Michele?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.