Dr. Mechelle Jungsten

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

LMFT California

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mechelle

Dr. Mechelle Jungsten brings a focus on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, addictive behaviors, and life transitions to her therapeutic work.

Background and approach

She integrates clinical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and learn practical skills, alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based techniques when addressing patterns linked to shame, guilt, isolation, or communication struggles. With 12 years in the mental health field and licensure as an LMFT in California, Dr.

Jungsten combines graduate training and a doctorate in behavioral health to create a collaborative, strengths-oriented practice. She frames struggles like overeating, substance use, low self-esteem, and sleep problems as patterns that can be shifted through targeted interventions and coaching-oriented support.

Her style blends solution-focused tools with deeper exploration of attachment and emotional experience so clients gain clearer perspective and actionable strategies. Dr.

Jungsten encourages clients to discover resilient resources and to move toward more purposeful, value-driven living while addressing practical concerns such as career stress, financial worries, and workplace issues.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Dr. Jungsten commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients examine and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for anxiety, depression, and patterns like emotional eating or avoidance. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-guided action and learning to live with difficult internal experiences rather than being driven by them. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when relational patterns, communication problems, or feelings of isolation and shame appear central, helping clients explore connection and emotional safety.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each person to assess goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve, and then recommends or blends approaches that best fit their situation. Clients are invited to provide ongoing feedback so the treatment plan can be adjusted over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or travel. These options make it possible to maintain consistent momentum between sessions and to access licensed professionals from different locations, while accommodating varied schedules and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is the therapist's general approach to treatment?

The practice emphasizes practical, evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrates ACT, attachment-based work, EFT, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each client's needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 12 years of experience working in the mental health field, drawing on both clinical practice and advanced training.

Where is the therapist licensed and what credentials are held?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 102668 and holds the LMFT title.

Can nonlocal or international clients access services?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people outside her immediate region.

Which session formats are available for remote work?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English