About Michael
Michael Herrera is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. He brings 17 years of experience and speaks both English and Spanish.
Background and approach
Michael focuses on concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tension, and issues related to identity and LGBT matters. He builds sessions around honest conversation and steady support.
Michael aims to make the space feel calm so people can name what’s going on and try new ways of coping. He uses a mix of skills and evidence-based techniques, and emphasizes both understanding problems and learning practical tools.
His background includes long-term clinical work in varied settings across California. That experience informs how he notices patterns in family of origin issues, workplace stress, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
He also works with people dealing with domestic violence histories and men’s issues, helping them sort through relationships and self-worth. Sessions typically combine discussion and real-world exercises.
Michael helps clients practice small changes between meetings so progress carries into daily life. He encourages people to set goals and check how those goals feel as therapy moves along.
Therapy with Michael starts by identifying what matters most to the client. From there he tailors an approach that balances talking, skill-building, and processing.
The aim is clearer thinking, better emotion management, and improved connection with others.
How Michael Applies Evidence-Based Methods Online
Michael uses a blend of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding problems and building practical skills. One approach emphasizes learning emotion regulation and coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; it helps people calm intense emotions and practice new reactions. Another approach centers on identifying patterns from family of origin and relationships to improve current connections and reduce repeated conflicts; this helps people see where old dynamics are still influencing everyday life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time. Together they track what helps, drop what doesn’t, and try different techniques until a good fit emerges.
Online therapy with Michael is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, homework support, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and let therapy fit into busy lives.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish