Michelle Cabrera, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Michelle!

I'm excited to join you on your journey to self-discovery, inner growth, healing, and fulfillment. My focus is helping you decrease emotional distress and increase self-awareness to become your best, authentic self. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.

My focus

I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, and grief. My focus is to help decrease emotional distress, instill hope, and increase awareness of your inner strengths. I collaborate with you to develop goals and customize treatment.

My approach

I utilize a client-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approach. I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and reshape negative thinking patterns, and EMDR therapy to process trauma and emotional distress. I adapt my approach to meet your needs and encourage collaboration.

My communication style

I prioritize clear, open communication to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. I practice empathic and active listening to provide you a safe space to explore and reflect on your lived experiences.

My journey to mental healthcare

My therapy journey began with personal experiences of family dysfunction, difficulties navigating life transitions, and uncertainty about the future. I developed the desire to help others navigate life's challenges and find hope and strength in their journey. I believe that people are resilient and everyone has the potential for growth and change.

My goals for you

Together we will identify and set goals that matter and are relevant to you. We will regularly review these goals to ensure they are meeting your current needs and what is most impacting you in the present. I'm here to provide the support and tools you need to feel fulfilled and to move closer to where you want to be.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We will discuss your background and what brings you to therapy. I understand how vulnerable a process this is, so I will always go at a pace you are comfortable with. I am here for you as a supportive guide in this whole process.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy from California Lutheran University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Michelle Cabrera