Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Dr. Michele Forte-Perry, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05552800
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 135759
- NPI
- 1841510435
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Michele supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Family concerns
- Parenting support
- Self esteem work
About Michele
Dr. Michele Forte-Perry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 25 years of practice. She focuses on practical problems people bring when family life feels strained, parenting feels overwhelming, self-esteem falters, career questions pile up, or major life changes require new coping skills.
She works with individuals who need straightforward help sorting next steps. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Michele listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then helps people test small changes that make daily life easier.
Her approach draws on evidence-based techniques to reduce distress and improve decision-making. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new ways of responding, and build routines that support steady progress. Work is done at a pace the person can manage.
Michele has a long clinical background that includes addressing depression, anxiety, trauma responses, and low self-worth. She emphasizes practical coping skills for stressful moments and clearer thinking about relationships and work choices.
People who see her can expect direct feedback, concrete tools to try between sessions, and regular check-ins about whether the approach is working. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial visit.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Dr. Forte-Perry uses widely studied, evidence-based techniques to help people manage difficult feelings and make practical changes. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and depressive thinking; it helps people break cycles of worry and negative self-talk. Another approach emphasizes building coping skills and behavioral routines, such as stepwise problem solving and activity planning, to restore daily functioning when life feels overwhelming.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Michele will talk with each person about their goals, try specific methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The work is paced to fit each person's needs and preferences rather than following a fixed set of steps.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break at work or at home more easily. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based practices to remote work while keeping a focus on skills people can use between appointments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on family issues, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style with goal-focused sessions and concrete tools to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience working with common mental health challenges and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She holds LCSW licensure in California and also lists NJ LCSW; her practice is based in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers