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Dr. Mechelle Jungsten, LMFT

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Mechelle

Dr. Mechelle Jungsten is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings 12 years of clinical experience to concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy.

Background and approach

She blends psychotherapy with coaching-minded interventions to help clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns, reduce sabotaging behaviors like overeating or substance misuse, and reconnect with their capacity for resilience and purpose. Her approach favors practical, solution-focused work informed by cognitive behavioral techniques alongside attachment-informed and emotionally focused methods.

Dr. Jungsten draws on a doctoral background in behavioral health and a masters in counseling psychology to tailor strategies that target avoidance, shame, and patterns of isolation.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that helps people uncover strengths, change limiting beliefs, and move toward the life they envision. Prospective clients are invited to take a first step toward change and partner with her for steady progress and renewed perspective.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Jungsten commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work. ACT helps clients clarify values and build flexible responses to difficult thoughts and feelings so they can pursue meaningful goals despite discomfort. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting distorted thinking and behavioral patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, or self-defeating habits, offering practical tools for everyday change.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and then recommend or combine approaches that fit those needs. Over time they revisit what’s working and adjust methods so treatment remains focused and relevant to the client’s priorities.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for those balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from a licensed professional when scheduling or travel would otherwise be a barrier.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Jungsten commonly address?
Her practice supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a pragmatic, collaborative style that emphasizes solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns affecting emotions and behavior.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds a doctorate in behavioral health, a masters in counseling psychology, and has practiced for 12 years in the mental health field.
Where is she licensed to practice and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 102668 and lists LMFT as her professional designation.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Mechelle can help with

Dr. Mechelle Jungsten works with clients on stress and anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and depression.

How Mechelle approaches therapy

Mechelle's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Mechelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 12 years of clinical experience.