Therapist profile
Michelle Garibaldi, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 40177
- NPI1093911224
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Narrative work
About Michelle
Michelle Garibaldi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with 23 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of life transitions. Her approach is practical and collaborative, focused on clear goals and steady progress.
Michelle uses conversational, goal-oriented sessions to identify what a person wants to change. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative techniques to spot unhelpful patterns and test new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing are used when helpful to build attention and keep momentum.
In sessions she works to set concrete steps and measurable goals. Conversations often include rehearsal of different responses, checking how those changes feel, and adjusting the plan together. This is intended to reduce reactivity, manage anger, and improve communication over time.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice with adults facing relationship problems, parenting challenges, addiction, career questions, ADHD, and complicated grief. Michelle also supports people coping with midlife changes, caregiver strain, and issues tied to attachment and abandonment.
People who reach out should expect clear talk about present problems, practical experiments between sessions, and regular review of progress. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to outline initial goals and steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. Sessions emphasize clear goals and the therapist reflecting what is being said so clients feel understood and can set practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to try new responses between sessions. That makes it useful for anger, anxiety, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and breath-based practices to notice early signs of reactivity and pause before responding, which helps with impulsive anger.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Expect the first sessions to focus on what you want to change and which techniques feel workable for you.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Some people prefer audio-only work when bandwidth is limited, while others like video for face-to-face conversation. Discuss practical preferences during the matching questionnaire so sessions fit daily life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems are addressed?
Michelle helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and difficulty managing other people's anger. She works with anger alongside related concerns like stress, trauma, and sleep problems.
How would she approach managing my temper?
She uses practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral techniques to identify triggers and test new responses, plus mindfulness to increase awareness and narrative strategies to reframe patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship issues, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting concerns, and life changes.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Verify the available session types when you schedule.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to outline goals and next steps.
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.