- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Michael
Michael Booth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people whose daily life has been affected by anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, or a sense of emptiness. Michael writes simply and listens closely so parents and individuals can talk about what matters most to them.
He prioritizes a collaborative style. Sessions usually start with what the person wants to change and small, concrete steps to test what helps.
Background and approach
Progress is tracked in ways that make sense to each person rather than abstract goals. Michael's approach aims to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Michael uses several therapy approaches to match the situation.
He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and commit to meaningful action. Client-centered techniques keep the conversation grounded in the client's experience.
He has a broad interest in issues that often overlap, such as attachment concerns, family of origin patterns, co-morbidity, and process addictions like gambling or pornography. He also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy challenges, career shifts, and parenting strain. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, chat, or text messaging.
Michael emphasizes practical tools people can use between sessions and a steady, respectful pace for working through complicated problems.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values even when emotions feel overwhelming. It is useful for anxiety, depression, avoidance, and when people want clearer life direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often includes practical exercises to try between sessions and can help with panic, mood, and many everyday challenges.
Michael treats the choice of approach as a collaboration. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Together they assess what fits, adjust the plan, and track progress over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, parenting, or health needs. Video calls approximate an in-person session and allow visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, reflections, or step-by-step work between scheduled meetings. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting into daily life.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, and problems tied to life purpose or meaning.
What is his therapy style like?
He keeps sessions practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and small steps. Conversations are grounded in the client's priorities and daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael has 25 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with adults on mood, addiction, trauma, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, listed as LMFT, and practices out of California.
What languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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