Michelle Langmead, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Michelle!

I would be honored to witness your story, help you gain additional perspective, and ensure that hope prevails as you take this first step in feeling better.

My focus

I enjoy working with individuals who come to therapy with curiosity and self-compassion, while also holding themselves accountable for changing the things that no longer serve them.

My approach

I will be your guide towards a more meaningful life. Together, we will look at what is working well and work to increase those experiences. We will also look at opportunities for change and what you would like to do differently. We will use techniques to build skills in changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

My communication style

I have an informal style based on the belief that you are the expert on you. I may be the mirror, the coach, the cheerleader, and sometimes the compassionate parent as I gently encourage you to go deeper in self-exploration to meet the goals you have set for yourself.

My journey to mental healthcare

I came to therapy after benefiting from it myself and realizing I had a unique gift for building relationships and taking another's perspective.

My goals for you

Goals work best when they are realistic, measurable, and meaningful. They are like a road map, and sometimes the path is blocked and requires flexibility and adaptation. Together, we will identify your initial goals for coming into treatment and check in on how we are doing in meeting them.

Our first session

Initially, we will discuss the importance of confidentiality and my role as a mandatory reporter if I have concerns for your safety or the safety of another. We will talk about what brings you into therapy now and begin to formulate realistic, measurable, and meaningful goals.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Imago Relationship Therapy

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Aviation Professionals

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) Clinical Social Work from University of Houston, University Park.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Michelle Langmead