Michelle Young, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Michelle Young

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Life Transition

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Anxiety

Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Integrative

Exposure Response Prevention

Person-Centered

Expressive Arts

Play Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michelle Young

Hi there, I'm Michelle! My name is Michelle Young, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Master's in Counseling Psychology from California State University, East Bay. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. My approach I tailor treatment to the needs and preferences of my clients and maintain a client-centered approach. I most often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative and Experiential Interventions, and Play Therapy in my work with clients. My focus My focus is helping my clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma (including relationship trauma), PTSD, self-esteem, and attachment. My communication style I believe that therapy should be client-centered. I tend to maintain a conversational tone in sessions to create a safe space to build a therapeutic relationship. I also strongly believe that my clients should be actively involved in their healing and encourage "homework" outside of sessions. My journey to mental healthcare Growing up, I wanted to be Lucy from Charlie Brown and provide a place where kids could get help. I have experienced adverse life experiences and learned firsthand that life's challenges are often easier to navigate with help. My goals for you Goal setting is a collaborative process. I ask my clients how their lives would be different if therapy is successful for them and break those goals down into pieces that are measurable and achievable. My first session with you The first session is a lot about questions and answers. I like to know what has brought you to therapy at this time, what your life is like, and what you hope therapy will change in your life. I explain how therapy works, explain confidentiality, and answer any questions you have.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Intergenerational Trauma

Psychotherapy

Self Esteem Issues

Therapy

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, East Bay, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1154774370

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Michelle Young works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

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