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CA Psychologist 33651

Dr. Michelle White, CA Psychologist 33651

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy
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About Michelle

Dr. Michelle White is a California-licensed psychologist with seven years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She has worked across independent practice and community mental health settings, providing individual and group psychotherapy. Her training spans psychodynamic approaches grounded in object relations and attachment theory as well as cognitive behavioral techniques, and she applies these methods when supporting people facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and mood concerns.

Dr. White approaches therapy with respect for each person's knowledge of their own life and an emphasis on building strengths.

She has focused attention on issues such as stress, ADHD, self-esteem, coping with life changes, abandonment and attachment concerns, loneliness, self-love, sexual assault and abuse, and social anxiety. Her manner is collaborative and trauma-sensitive, inviting clients to take an active role in shaping therapeutic goals and the steps used to reach them.

Located in California, she offers services in English and works with a variety of presenting concerns. Prospective clients can expect a clinician who combines reflective exploration with practical strategies to address symptoms and life challenges while honoring personal resilience and agency.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It is often useful for addressing stress, social anxiety, and difficulties with coping in day-to-day life.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns that develop from early relationships and attachment experiences, offering a way to understand recurring emotional reactions and relationship struggles. This approach can be helpful for people working through trauma, abandonment concerns, or deeper self-esteem issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. White aims to collaborate with clients to determine whether more skills-based CBT, reflective psychodynamic work, or a mix of both best matches a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment plans evolve based on progress and the client’s priorities.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and lets people connect from different locations within California. These formats can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life and to keep continuity of care when circumstances change, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. White commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, self esteem challenges, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends psychodynamic reflection with cognitive behavioral techniques, creating a trauma-sensitive, collaborative environment that emphasizes clients' strengths and personal expertise.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. White has seven years of professional experience that includes work in independent practice and community mental health delivering individual and group psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as CA Psychologist 33651 and practices in California.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote care.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English