- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ADHD and focus
About Michelle
Michelle Laughlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with four years of professional experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, and life changes. Michelle also supports people managing attention and focus challenges related to ADHD.
In sessions she prefers direct, person-focused conversation. Michelle listens for patterns in relationships and behavior. She helps people notice what gets in the way of day-to-day functioning and tests small changes to see what helps. Sessions are practical and aimed at skills people can use between meetings.
Michelle draws on approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and solution-focused methods. That mix is intended to address both immediate problems and longer-standing relational patterns. She pays attention to how past losses or abandonment show up in current life.
People can expect to talk about coping strategies for anxiety and stress, step-by-step ways to manage intense emotions, and concrete plans for handling transitions. She also addresses communication difficulties, control struggles, dissociation, and the emotional effects of disasters or violence.
Her practice speaks plainly about goals: reduce symptoms that interrupt daily life, build clearer routines, and try new ways of handling relationships. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the approach fits.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current expectations of others. It can help when patterns of abandonment, attachment issues, or repeated relationship conflicts make it hard to trust or connect. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and concentration problems because it breaks big issues into small, practical steps.Picking the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That discussion may include trying a skill-based CBT exercise one week and a relational attachment focus the next, then adjusting based on what feels most useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so people can keep momentum between appointments. The therapist and client will agree on practical arrangements that support consistent progress without promising any particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related focus problems.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses direct, person-focused conversation and practical skill-building to identify patterns and test small changes that can improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients currently.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.