Michelle Renteria, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Michelle Renteria

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Divorce Counseling

Anxiety

Codependency

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michelle Renteria

Hi there, I'm Michelle! Feeling unsure of what is next or how to cope? I help clients navigate stressors, fear, life transitions, and self-doubt. Together, we work toward clarity, emotional grounding, and meaningful forward movement to help you craft the life you want and deserve. My focus I work with adults struggling with navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and addiction. Together, we’ll build offering a grounded therapeutic space to explore emotions, understand patterns, and build meaningful change. My focus is on helping clients move through uncertainty with greater clarity, resilience, and self‑trust. My approach I use an integrative approach grounded in CBT, DBT, and a strong psychodynamic foundation to help clients understand the deeper emotional patterns shaping their lives. My work blends insight‑oriented exploration with practical skills, supporting clients in developing self‑awareness, strengthening resilience, and creating lasting, meaningful change. My communication style My communication style is gentle and warm, offering clients a grounded space where they feel seen, supported, and understood. I am also direct in my approach, providing honest reflections and clear guidance that help clients deepen insight and move toward meaningful change. This balance allows clients to feel both comforted and empowered. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist to support people in understanding themselves and navigating life’s challenges with clarity and compassion. I’m drawn to work that builds insight, strengthens resilience, and offers a gentle, warm, and direct space for meaningful growth. My goals for you I help clients reach their goals by combining gentle, warm support with direct guidance. Together, we clarify what they want to change, explore the patterns shaping their experiences, and build practical skills that support meaningful, lasting progress.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1114613528

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What practice does Michelle Renteria work with?

Michelle Renteria works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Renteria?

Michelle Renteria frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Renteria on their profile.