Therapist profile
Michael Booth, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Anger and Addictions focus
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 43416
- NPI1871662007
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management skills
- Addiction support
- Values based work
About Michael
Michael Booth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and challenges around meaning and purpose. Michael also addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
He favors practical, down-to-earth work in sessions. He takes time to get to know each person and focuses on the concerns they bring. Progress is tracked so conversations stay on point and useful changes are noticed.
Michael draws on several well-known methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client-centered work, and existential therapy. He uses these approaches to help people spot unhelpful patterns, react differently to strong emotions, and make choices that align with their values.
Sessions often include skills practice and clear, real-world steps to try between meetings. For people struggling with addictions, anger, or anxiety, he mixes practical strategies with conversations about meaning and motivation. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
Michael welcomes straightforward talk about what is causing strain and what would feel better. He asks about specific goals and collaborates with each person on how to reach them. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Michael uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then make values-based choices. It is useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or disconnected from what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety alive and teaches practical skills to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance tools for intense feelings and urges.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Michael works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks in on what's working and adjusts strategies so sessions stay useful and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also allows practice of skills in everyday settings and can help keep momentum between sessions. Licensed professionals will discuss practical arrangements and session pacing during the first meeting so therapy fits into daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does he address?
He works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, workplace frustration, and difficulty managing strong emotions.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client-centered, and existential approaches to teach skills and explore meaning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael has 25 years of experience working with adults on depression, anxiety, addictions, anger, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and 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 a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.