Michele Lando, LCSW
Trauma-informed LCSW for neurodivergent clients
- LGBTQIA affirming
- Neurodivergent competent
- Grief and trauma support
About Michele Lando
Michele Lando is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Northern California with 13 years of professional therapeutic experience. In private practice and through professional consultation, Michele blends trauma-informed, integrative methods to support clients across a range of life challenges.
Michele identifies as 2e (Twice Exceptional), is neurodivergent, and provides LGBTQIA-affirming care. Training and certifications include mindful CBT, Brain-spotting, Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy, PSI Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Solution-Focused Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These trainings inform a practice that emphasizes mindfulness, movement, and body-centered approaches alongside evidence-based talk therapies.
Areas of competency include working with neurodivergent, autistic, ADHD, and twice-exceptional clients, as well as addressing grief and loss, compassion fatigue, motivation, self-esteem, and relational concerns. Michele integrates interventions such as mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, and EFT attachment work, and uses somatic tools like Brain-spotting to help regulate the nervous system and strengthen resilience. Narrative and family-systems approaches are woven into treatment to identify strengths, navigate challenges, and build more secure attachments and healthier relationships. The practice centers on fostering resilience as a foundation for growth and long-term well-being.
Michele identifies as 2e (Twice Exceptional), is neurodivergent, and provides LGBTQIA-affirming care. Training and certifications include mindful CBT, Brain-spotting, Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy, PSI Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Solution-Focused Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These trainings inform a practice that emphasizes mindfulness, movement, and body-centered approaches alongside evidence-based talk therapies.
Areas of competency include working with neurodivergent, autistic, ADHD, and twice-exceptional clients, as well as addressing grief and loss, compassion fatigue, motivation, self-esteem, and relational concerns. Michele integrates interventions such as mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, and EFT attachment work, and uses somatic tools like Brain-spotting to help regulate the nervous system and strengthen resilience. Narrative and family-systems approaches are woven into treatment to identify strengths, navigate challenges, and build more secure attachments and healthier relationships. The practice centers on fostering resilience as a foundation for growth and long-term well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Parenting issues
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michele Lando have?
Michele Lando has 13 years of professional therapeutic experience.
Is Michele Lando a licensed therapist?
Yes. Michele holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 82337.
In which languages does Michele Lando provide therapy?
Michele provides therapy in English.
Where is Michele Lando located?
Michele is located in California.
How can I work with Michele Lando as my therapist?
You can work with Michele Lando through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michele Lando work with international clients?
Michele Lando does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michele Lando cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify personal values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and motivation challenges.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections. This approach can be useful for people working through attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and the effects of loss or abandonment.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift emotional responses that shape intimate relationships, supporting greater emotional connection and trust. It is commonly used for couples and for individuals seeking to improve relationship bonds.
Michele works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time as growth unfolds. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access licensed professionals from home, balance caregiving or work demands, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change.