Therapist profile
Michelle Frizzelle, LMFT
California
LMFT focused on anger and life stress
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 132628; LMFT, Oregon / T2284
- NPI1265079180
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger and coping skills
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and trauma
About Michelle
Michelle Frizzelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and anger. Michelle also addresses practical life problems like sleep and eating difficulties, relationship strain, parenting stress, and issues related to adoption and aging.
Michelle keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She focuses on listening and building trust over time. She uses practical, down-to-earth language and encourages clear communication during sessions. People can expect a steady presence rather than highly technical jargon.
Her approach draws from several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That means she works to identify patterns of thought and behavior, notices what values matter most, and helps people try small experiments to change daily routines that aren’t working.
Michelle also brings in Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy when those tools fit a person’s needs. She often helps clients who are coping with life transitions, addiction concerns, post-traumatic stress, or complicated feelings like guilt and shame. Her background includes work with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and she lists women’s issues among her focus areas.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and the format that will work best for them.
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 and clarifying what matters to you. It can help when anger or anxiety keeps getting in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors feed each other and uses concrete experiments to change patterns. That approach is useful for frustration at work, sleep problems, or repeated angry responses. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, using reflective listening and collaboration to build understanding and clearer choices.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist and the client will talk about goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process means methods can shift over time as needs and preferences become clearer.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a weekday break, quick check-ins that don’t require video, or longer conversations that match their schedule. Online work can make it simpler to practice new skills between sessions and bring real-life examples into the conversation.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, sleep and eating concerns, relationship and parenting strain, and related life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her style is conversational and practical, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from trauma to everyday stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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