Michelle Renteria, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Michelle Renteria

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

Spanish

Getting to know Michelle Renteria

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. 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.

What should a new client know about working with you?

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.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Our first session is a calm space for us to connect and talk about what’s bringing you in. It’s completely natural to feel unsure—therapy is something we build together over time. We’ll move at your pace, and I’ll offer steady, direct guidance as we navigate each step of the process.

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Popular visit reasons

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Education and background

Practice names

Inner Journey Therapy

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1114613528

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Michelle Renteria?

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Is Michelle Renteria accepting new patients?

Michelle Renteria generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Michelle Renteria's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Michelle Renteria accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Michelle Renteria online?

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What practice does Michelle Renteria work with?

Michelle Renteria works with Inner Journey Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Renteria?

Michelle Renteria frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Renteria on their profile.