Michelle Wendel
As a therapist, I work exclusively with women who are experiencing anxiety, stress, career changes, divorce recovery, empty nesting, low self esteem, relational issues, new normal due to retirement through telephone/video appointments. My goal is to create a supportive and safe space for women to process their experiences and work toward personal growth. To ensure the safety and well-being of my clients, I do not provide therapy for individuals who have a history of suicidal /homicidal ideation, self-harm, nor psychiatric hospitalizations. If in a crisis or emergency please dial 911 , 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
First session
In our first session, the intake, my priority will be to create a comfortable environment. My aim is to help you feel at ease to share your emotions, experiences, thoughts and values. We will discuss your primary concerns, goals and expectations for therapy to collaborate together a personalized treatment plan.
Strengths
As a provider ,I am friendly, empathetic, and non judgemental. I hope to create an environment where clients feel heard, safe, understood, and validated.
Ideal clients
I serve female population exclusively who are experiencing anxiety, stress, career changes, divorce, empty nesting, low self esteem, relational issues, parenting issues, and phase of life issues, for example: retirement. To ensure the safety and well-being of my clients, I do not provide therapy for individuals who have a history of suicidal/homicidal ideation, self-harm, nor psychiatric hospitalizations. If in a crisis or emergency please dial 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Will help you understand your feelings, identify triggers to anxiety, stress, collaborate together on learn to cope with situations that are out of your control.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Will focus on your needs and preferences while treating you with respect and dignity.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Will help you to identify negative thoughts to decrease anxiety, stress.
Motivational Interviewing
Will explore and identify fear of change, while we create collaborative goals together.
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 111149