Therapist profile
Michelle Frizzelle, LMFT
Licensed MFT - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Grief and loss
About Michelle
Michelle Frizzelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience in California and Oregon. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. Her work also addresses parenting concerns, relationship strain, addictions, ADHD, and sleep or eating issues.
She uses practical, conversational sessions to help people sort through what feels overwhelming at home. She listens and asks questions to clarify what matters most. Michelle helps clients notice patterns of thought and behavior and then try small changes to see what helps.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered listening. She blends these methods to address how thoughts, feelings, and values shape day-to-day choices. Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy also appear in her work when exploring difficult life changes and past events.
Michelle brings ten years of real-world practice to her sessions along with personal life experience. She emphasizes steady communication and gradual progress rather than quick fixes. People often start by naming one or two manageable goals and then check how well small shifts are working.
She notes that beginning therapy takes courage and that building a therapeutic relationship takes time. Prospective clients should confirm session options before booking, since current session format preferences can change.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify personal values and take small actions that align with what matters, which can be useful for parenting stress or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, behaviors, and moods. It offers hands-on strategies to test unhelpful thinking and try concrete behavior changes for anxiety, sleep, or depression.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting concerns and helping people decide what to try next.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process focused on practical steps and regular review.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day - for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or enabling communication from different locations. Ask about session logistics when you start so you can pick what fits your schedule and needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting concerns, relationship strain, addictions, ADHD, and related family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses conversational, practical sessions that combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered listening to focus on everyday changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including trauma, grief, and mood difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and Oregon and practices from California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients, though people should confirm session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; confirm pricing details when you start.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.