Michelle Uribe , LMFT

Michelle Uribe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people navigating stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and related issues such as self-esteem, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Michelle draws on a client-centered philosophy, meeting each person where they are and adapting a range of evidence-based strategies to fit individual needs and goals.

Her background includes experience in both educational and clinical settings, which informs a practical, compassionate approach to therapy. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empathy in therapeutic work, and collaborates with clients to tailor conversations and treatment plans that address their unique situations. Michelle supports clients through transitions and difficult emotions, helping them take the often courageous first steps toward greater well-being and more fulfilling relationships.

As an LMFT, she brings specialized training in relational dynamics and family systems to sessions, helping people explore patterns in partnerships, family life, and attachment while building skills for healthier communication and coping. Her style is flexible and client-focused, designed to align therapeutic techniques with each client's priorities and pace.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Michelle Uribe uses client-centered principles to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship, focusing on the person's experience and goals while adjusting interventions to fit their pace and needs. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and working together to identify strengths and priorities, which can be helpful for stress, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

She also draws on trauma-informed and attachment-focused work when appropriate, helping people understand how past experiences and relationship patterns affect current emotions and behaviors. These methods support processing difficult memories, improving emotional regulation, and building healthier connections with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle collaborates with each client to determine which techniques make the most sense for their situation, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce geographic barriers, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.