Michele is the real deal. She is professional, compassionate, genuine, and a great listener. She helped me get through a past trauma, that was creating constant worry in my current life. Because of her support and wisdom, I am feeling more at peace and focused, which helped me make better decisions about my future plans and goals.
Michele Lando, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Michele is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Michele. View 8 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Michele has been nothing but great! She is the first therapist I have seen who actually gets and understands me and knows how to give tools in a kind manner.
More about Michele
- 13 years' experience
- Non-binary
- LCSW
Hello. I am licensed in California with 13 years of professional therapeutic work experience. In my private practice in Northern California, I provide therapy and professional consultation. I am 2e (Twice Exceptional), Neurodivergent & LGBTQIA affirming. My training and specialization center on trauma-informed integrative therapy. Certification and training including mindful CBT, Brain-spotting & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy, PSI Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Solution Focused Narrative therapy, & Motivational Interviewing. Additional areas of competency include working with Neurodivergent/Autistic/ADHD/2e (Twice Exceptional) clients. Interventions utilized include mindfulness, CBT/DBT/ACT, EFT attachment therapy, grief & loss, motivation, self esteem & confidence, & managing compassion fatigue. Relational, attachment & somatic therapies such as Brain-spotting help us to heal our nervous systems and grow resilience. Identifying strengths and navigating challenges together through narrative and family systems therapy builds skills to form more secure attachments and improve relationships. When we shift our focus toward resilience, we set ourselves up for growth.
Specialties
LGBT
Grief
Self esteem
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Parenting issues
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Michele Lando's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205389095.
- LCSW · California · 82337 · Expires February 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Michele Lando
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Michele is the real deal. She is professional, compassionate, genuine, and a great listener. She helped me get through a past trauma, that was creating constant worry in my current life. Because of her support and wisdom, I am feeling more at peace and focused, which helped me make better decisions about my future plans and goals.
Michele has been nothing but great! She is the first therapist I have seen who actually gets and understands me and knows how to give tools in a kind manner.
Michelle is amazing. Caring thought full gentle reading. She passed attention to the important things and knows how to support people in the ways they needed in that moment
Michele is one of the few therapists ive had that i feel has been very helpful and insightful for me. She is very professional and a great listener. I would definently recommend her.
Michelle Lando is great! She listens well and makes sure to understand the issues. She helps to unpack the problems and provides tools to reflect. She’s a kind person, which helps when dealing with challenging situations. I’d highly recommend her services.
Michele is a great listener. She’s very smart and interesting to talk to. Highly recommend.
I am really enjoying the worksheets. I love the response after each worksheet. I have never had such amazing help. Thank you so much for everything
Michele is extremely understanding and empathetic. I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with her without judgement . She is careful when tu how she holds what her clients are sharing and recognizes that the clients is the expert on what their needs are
Frequently asked questions
Does Michele Lando offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Michele Lando works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Michele Lando speak?
Michele Lando speaks English.
How many years of experience does Michele Lando have?
Michele Lando has 13 years of experience.
Where is Michele Lando licensed to practice?
Michele Lando is licensed to practice in California.
Does Michele Lando accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Michele Lando does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Michele Lando offer?
Michele Lando offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Michele Lando?
Michele Lando can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Michele Lando?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.