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Michele Lando , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Michele

Michele Lando is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Northern California with 13 years of professional therapeutic experience. In private practice she provides individual therapy and professional consultation, bringing a trauma-informed, integrative approach that emphasizes both the mind and the body.

Michele identifies as 2e - twice-exceptional - and is neurodivergent and LGBTQIA affirming, offering specialized support for neurodivergent, autistic, and ADHD clients alongside work with grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and parenting concerns. Training and certifications include mindful CBT, Brain-spotting, Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy, PSI Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Solution-Focused Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, which inform a flexible set of interventions.

Her practice draws on mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, and EFT attachment work to address trauma, relational and attachment issues, and loss. She integrates somatic methods such as Brain-spotting to support nervous system regulation and resilience, and uses narrative and family systems techniques to identify strengths, navigate challenges, and foster more secure connections. Michele centers collaboration and practical skills-building to help people move toward greater resilience and meaningful change.

Approaches for Online Work and Therapeutic Flexibility

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than get stuck in them - it can be useful for anxiety, motivation, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating developed in close relationships and aims to strengthen connection and safety in relationships, making it helpful for attachment wounds, relational struggles, and parenting challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to create stronger emotional bonds and improved communication.

Michele Lando works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends methods when appropriate and involves clients in deciding the pace and focus of therapy so the work feels tailored and practical.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in therapy from locations that work for them and to choose formats that suit their schedule and comfort. This range of options supports consistent progress while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Michele Lando have?

Michele Lando has 13 years of professional therapeutic experience.

Is Michele Lando a licensed therapist?

Yes. Michele holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details include CA LCSW 82337.

In which languages does Michele Lando provide therapy?

Michele provides therapy in English.

Where is Michele Lando located?

Michele Lando is located in California.

How can I work with Michele Lando as my therapist?

You can work with Michele Lando through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michele Lando work with international clients?

Michele Lando does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michele Lando cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTGriefSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Also works with

Parenting issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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