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Michele Caban, LMFT

California LMFT specializing in relationships
  • 35 years experience
  • Relationship and trauma
  • Client-centered approach

About Michele Caban

Michele Caban is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 35 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and the complex emotions that follow grief and loss. Michele approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, affirming that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources that can support healing and change.

Throughout her long career she has supported individuals and families through difficult transitions, offering steady guidance while honoring each person’s values and goals. Michele frames the decision to begin therapy as an act of courage and validates the effort involved in taking that first step. Her work centers on listening carefully, collaborating on goals, and helping clients build practical strategies to manage current challenges and pursue meaningful change.

Michele’s style is warm and respectful, emphasizing empowerment and realistic progress. She welcomes conversations about where a person is now and where they want to go, partnering with them to create a path forward that fits their life and priorities.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michele Caban have?

Michele Caban has 35 years of professional experience.

Is Michele Caban a licensed therapist?

Yes. Michele Caban is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and holds license CA LMFT 38244.

In which languages does Michele Caban provide therapy?

Michele Caban provides therapy in English.

Where is Michele Caban located?

Michele Caban is located in California.

How can I work with Michele Caban as my therapist?

You can work with Michele Caban through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michele Caban work with international clients?

Yes, Michele Caban works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michele Caban cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Michele Caban draws from evidence-informed methods to support clients in online settings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed steps toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds, exploring how early and current relationships shape reactions and helping clients build healthier connection and trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead to foster growth and self-understanding.

Michele approaches treatment as a collaborative process - finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. She partners with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those balancing work, family, or distance. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to engage in regular therapy from different locations and on varied schedules. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent support, skill-building, and focused conversation that fit into clients’ daily lives.

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