Michelle Pack, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Michelle!

I am a Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist. I have been licensed and working with clients for 10 years. Much of my experience comes from working in the world of foster care/adoption and middle school students. While I am open to seeing anyone, I specialize in helping people navigate grief, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

My focus

I mostly work with individuals. I'm comfortable addressing anxiety, depression, sleep issues, work problems, grief/loss, adoption-related issues, difficulties of being a foster parent, relationship, and parenting problems.

My approach

I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship with the therapist. It's important that you feel comfortable and feel we are a "good fit." I mainly use a Cognitive Behavioral and/or Solution-Focused approach to help my clients see the changes they want in their lives.

My communication style

People tell me I have a kind, calming presence and that I make them feel comfortable and accepted. I am a quiet person by nature and tend to be gentle and soft-spoken, but I also enjoy adding humor when appropriate.

My journey to mental healthcare

Even as a young child, my peers would trust me to hold their secrets and seek support from me. As I grew up and continued to experience those types of relationships, as well as trust from complete strangers, it became apparent that I had a unique gift of listening but also seeing people for who they are and who they could be.

My goals for you

Goal setting should mainly be directed by the client, though I'm happy to suggest goals based on presenting problems. We will collaborate, and I will help facilitate meeting your goals. Brief therapy aims to learn solutions quickly, with the belief that you already have the ability to solve issues with guidance.

Our first session

The first session will be primarily about information-gathering and getting to know you and what brings you to therapy. It will be a typical intake session, but I value getting to know people and will make that my primary focus as I ask questions.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Counseling from California State University, San Bernardino.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Michelle Pack