Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Michelle Laughlin, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 120910
- NPI
- 1033703913
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Michelle 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT
About Michelle
Michelle Laughlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, difficulty coping with life changes, and ADHD-related concerns.
Michelle focuses on practical skill building. She listens to what is happening now, and helps people name problems clearly. Sessions aim to improve day-to-day functioning, like managing worry, improving focus, and handling sudden changes.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered care. That means attention to relationship patterns and to the person's own priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior techniques to address thinking patterns and emotion regulation.
Michelle will work with clients to set short-term goals and identify small, achievable steps. She often uses solution-focused methods to create concrete plans for change. This can include techniques for improving concentration, reducing distress, or rebuilding confidence after difficult events.
People who contact her can expect straightforward conversation and practical tools. Her work covers related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, co-morbidity, dissociation, and recovery after domestic violence or other trauma. The focus is on what helps in daily life and on skills that can be used between sessions.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in virtual sessions and what they do
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape current reactions. It can help when issues like abandonment or attachment difficulties affect day-to-day relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working from the person's own goals. It supports people who need time to clarify priorities and decide practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to reduce anxiety, improve concentration, and manage mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs and preferences. She uses a mix of these approaches to set clear goals and to build skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Confirm available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone attend from a location with fewer distractions. The focus is on making sessions practical and on applying strategies to everyday situations.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and improving daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has four years of professional experience working as a clinician.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, based in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers