Michelle North, LMFT

LMFT for grief and life transitions

Grief and loss support
Anxiety and relationship help
Infertility and life changes

About Michelle North

Michelle North is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 13 years of professional experience. She works with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, infertility, and relationship challenges, and she maintains a clinical focus on grief, loss, and life transitions. Michelle meets clients where they are and collaborates to create a treatment plan that reflects each person’s unique needs, preferences, and goals. She emphasizes practical, compassionate support that helps clients take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. By tailoring conversations and therapeutic interventions to the situation at hand, Michelle aims to empower people to develop coping strategies, clarify priorities, and navigate significant changes with greater confidence and resilience. Her approach centers on respectful partnership and steady encouragement as clients move from where they are now toward the outcomes they hope to achieve.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle North have?

Michelle North has 13 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Michelle North a licensed therapist?

Yes. Michelle North holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 87958.

In which languages does Michelle North provide therapy?

Michelle North provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle North located?

Michelle North is located in California.

How can I work with Michelle North as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle North through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle North work with international clients?

Michelle North does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle North 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 with therapy 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.

Approaches and Online Support from Michelle North

Michelle North draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence present patterns of relating and can help people address attachment injuries, abandonment concerns, and problems with intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional acceptance, giving clients space to explore feelings and discover their own solutions to stress, life changes, and self-esteem challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or problematic coping, offering practical tools for symptom management and day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle North works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and sustainable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or medical commitments. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different scheduling formats, and select the communication style that feels most comfortable.

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