About Michael

Michael Booth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who face issues like depression, anxiety, addictions, anger, and difficulties finding meaning. Michael is straightforward and practical in session, helping people untangle what matters most to them.

He uses a mix of approaches depending on the person and the problem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior.

Background and approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and taking action toward a meaningful life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings run high. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented.

Michael spends time learning a person’s story and agrees on small, trackable steps to measure progress. He adapts methods to fit each person’s pace and priorities rather than imposing a single style. Many people seek support for stress, relationship strains, parenting pressures, grief, or life transitions, and ADHD is listed among his focus areas.

Michael also addresses addictions, trauma, attachment concerns, and issues like isolation or guilt. He aims to help people build clearer goals and steady routines that improve day-to-day functioning. Michael offers remote session formats and works in English.

He emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and practical tools people can use between meetings to make steady changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your day

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that line up with those values even when emotions are strong. It can be useful for low mood, anxiety, and struggles with life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior and mood. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, handling conflict, and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time and checks in to see what is helping and what needs to change.

Online therapy makes regular contact easier for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or work better when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging let someone check in between sessions or use brief coaching-style touchpoints. These options support flexibility for work, family demands, or busy schedules while still focusing on practical steps and skills.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on clear goals, skill-building, and tracking small steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael has 25 years of experience working with adults on mood, behavior, and meaning-related issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
25 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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