LCSW

Michele Lando , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Michele

Michele Lando is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Northern California with 13 years of professional therapeutic experience. They maintain a private practice offering therapy and professional consultation, grounded in a trauma-informed, integrative framework that centers neurodiversity and LGBTQIA affirmation. Michele identifies as 2e - twice exceptional - and neurodivergent, which informs a collaborative and empathic approach to working with clients across a wide range of life challenges.

Michele's training includes mindful CBT, Brain-spotting, Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy, PSI Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders certification, Solution-Focused Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Clinical interventions commonly used in their work include mindfulness practices, CBT, DBT-informed strategies, ACT, emotionally focused attachment work, grief and loss support, and approaches for building motivation, self-esteem, and resilience. They also address compassion fatigue and caregiver stress through tailored coping strategies.

With experience supporting clients who are autistic, ADHD, twice-exceptional, or navigating adoption and foster care, Michele integrates somatic and relational methods to help regulate the nervous system and strengthen attachment patterns. By identifying strengths and working through family system and narrative interventions, Michele helps clients develop skills for more secure relationships and sustainable growth.

Approaches for Online Care and Relational Healing

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is often used to address anxiety, low motivation, and struggles with self-esteem by building psychological flexibility. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and helps people understand how past relationships shape current bonds - it is useful for grief, parenting concerns, attachment injuries, and relationship challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and reshaping core emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and emotional regulation, making it helpful for couples work and individuals coping with attachment-related stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michele works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, combining approaches when appropriate to tailor care. This collaborative process supports steady progress and meaningful change.

Online therapy with Michele is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and continue consistent care from wherever they are, supporting continuity and convenience in the therapeutic journey.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Michele Lando have?

Michele Lando has 13 years of professional therapeutic experience.

Is Michele Lando a licensed therapist?

Yes. Michele holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Their license is listed as CA LCSW 82337.

In which languages does Michele Lando provide therapy?

Michele provides therapy in English.

Where is Michele Lando located?

Michele is located in California.

How can I work with Michele Lando as my therapist?

You can work with Michele through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michele Lando work with international clients?

Michele Lando does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michele Lando cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and Michele's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Michele. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTGriefSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Also works with

Parenting issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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