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Michael Levittan, LMFT

Experienced California LMFT focused on practical change

About Michael

Michael Levittan brings three decades of professional experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and direct. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can talk honestly about what they are feeling and thinking.

Sessions are conversational and practical. Michael listens first, then helps people try new ways of handling problems.

Common concerns he addresses include anger, communication problems, control issues, and the fallout from divorce or separation. He also works with people facing guilt, shame, isolation, social anxiety, panic attacks, and questions about life purpose.

Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear steps and real-world changes. He supports people who are rebuilding after trauma and those who need help managing intense emotions day to day.

People who connect well with his style often want practical strategies and straightforward conversation. He emphasizes collaboration and helps clients set goals they can try between meetings.

The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes. Clients may use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging for ongoing work.

International clients can be seen in English, with scheduling based on time zones and availability.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One approach emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and panic - teaching breathing strategies, grounding exercises, and step-by-step ways to face feared situations to reduce avoidance and distress. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and abuse in gradual stages so people can regain daily functioning and decrease intrusive reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and full conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, brief updates, or working through a problem between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for different schedules, time zones, and ways of communicating.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger, plus related issues like communication problems and isolation.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens first, offers straightforward strategies, and works with clients to set small, doable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience as a therapist in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing from California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English