Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Michelle Varady, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 11399-C
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 129263
- NPI
- 1568848232
- Experience
- 10 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
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Michelle
Michelle Varady is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and she can work with clients internationally.
Her approach combines practical symptom management with deeper work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness and somatic techniques to teach skills people can use day to day. She also uses solution-focused methods when the goal is clear and time-limited change is needed.
In a typical session she helps people identify patterns that keep problems repeating. She teaches coping skills for anxiety, mood swings, addiction cravings, and sleep disruption. She also helps people talk through grief, shame, and guilt so they can make clearer decisions.
Michelle aims to match techniques to a person’s needs. Sometimes that means skill-building and problem solving. Other times it means slowing down and noticing bodily stress to reduce reactivity. The style is practical and direct, with attention to how stress affects work, family, money, and health.
Clients should know cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Michelle’s approaches are used in online sessions
Online sessions can use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then practice new responses. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, mood swings, and insomnia by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing small changes.Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on teaching concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT-style skills work is helpful for impulsivity, mood instability, panic, and coping when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review concerns and goals and collaborate on which techniques to prioritize. That might mean starting with skill learning, then shifting to body-centered noticing or solution-focused steps as needs change.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They also let people use methods like mindfulness exercises and DBT skills practice without rearranging a long commute.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Nevada, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep issues, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends practical skills with deeper exploration. Expect skill teaching from CBT and DBT alongside mindfulness and somatic practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and Nevada, listed as CA LCSW and NV LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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