Michelle Laughlin

Michelle Laughlin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She also supports people coping with attention and focus difficulties. Her approach is warm and respectful, aimed at making the first step feel manageable for someone who may be anxious about reaching out.

Michelle keeps sessions focused and practical. She listens first, then works with each person to shape a plan that fits their situation. Conversations may cover ways to handle upsetting memories, regain confidence, reduce day-to-day worry, and build better concentration skills.

Her practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy, so the person’s priorities guide the work. She also uses elements from attachment-based methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused planning when those tools fit the goal. These approaches are used to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills.

Michelle has four years of experience working in California settings. She aims to treat people with sensitivity and compassion, adapting language and pacing to each person’s comfort. The focus is on realistic steps that can be practiced between sessions.

People who choose to work with Michelle typically want a collaborative, down-to-earth style. Sessions are designed to make steady progress toward clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and stronger everyday coping.

How Michelle’s approaches translate to online work