Michelle Frizzelle , LMFT

Michelle Frizzelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and Oregon with ten years of professional experience. She has supported people working through stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, and she aims to help clients find clearer, more balanced ways of living.

Michelle emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She brings an easygoing manner and attentive listening to sessions, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship develops through time and clear communication. Her practice is informed by life experience and empathy, and she focuses on being present as clients take steps toward change.

Michelle recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she positions herself as a supportive partner in that process. Currently she is accepting new clients only for chat and messaging sessions, which fits her daily schedule; prospective clients should consider this availability when deciding whether to reach out.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action even when uncomfortable emotions arise, which can be helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and adapting to life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy, active listening, and collaboration. This approach provides a respectful, validating space for people to explore emotions, identity, and relationship patterns while the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It offers practical strategies and skills to address mood and stress, and can be tailored to everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she may integrate techniques from multiple approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer greater scheduling flexibility and easier access when life or travel makes in-person visits difficult. These formats allow people to engage in therapy in ways that fit their routines and comfort level while working with licensed professionals trained to adapt their approaches to the chosen mode of communication.