Michele Lando
Compassionate clinician blending practical and relational approaches
LCSW California
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- LGBT, Grief, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Michele
Michele Lando is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings 13 years of therapeutic experience to a independent practice in California.
Background and approach
They use an integrative, trauma-informed approach that blends cognitive behavioral principles with attachment-focused and emotion-centered work to address issues such as grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, parenting concerns, and LGBT-related challenges. Michele emphasizes practical strategies alongside reflective exploration to help clients identify strengths and address recurring patterns.
In sessions they draw on interventions like mindful CBT, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotionally focused techniques to support emotional regulation, build resilience, and improve relational patterns. Somatic and relational methods, including brain-spotting and attachment-based practices, are used to help clients process trauma and soothe nervous system responses.
Michele also offers consultation and supports clients navigating adoption, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and communication or control issues. Committed to an affirming stance, Michele centers client experience and collaborates on goals tailored to each person’s situation.
Their practice integrates narrative and systems perspectives to strengthen coping skills and foster more supported ways of relating while encouraging growth through resilience and practical skill building.
Online approaches that combine skills and attachment work
Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and build coping skills for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and practice acceptance of difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding relational patterns and strengthening emotional bonds to improve communication and stable connections in relationships.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions over time so treatment remains relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or access support from different locations within California. These formats allow for consistent work on skills, reflection, and interpersonal patterns while accommodating varied communication styles and logistical needs.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English