Michelle Charime (She/her)

Accepting Clients

My name is Michelle Charime and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of therapeutic and mental health experience.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

You know deep down you deserve a better way of moving through life. You have dreams, goals, and aspirations, but it feels difficult to actually achieve them. Do you notice yourself feeling overwhelmed by every single set back and stressor in life? Do you feel your best for those few hours or days and then crash once another obstacle pops back up? When we have the right resources, support, and guidance we can move through life with confidence in our ability to succeed and enjoy life.

My Background and Approach

I have years of experience working from a trauma-informed, person-centered, and harm reduction approach. I specialize in working with trauma, mood disorders, women-based issues, as well as domestic violence. I come to this work with a multitude of therapeutic modalities which allows me to work with you to find the best approach for our work together and for you to achieve your goals. I prioritize empathy and compassion because of the significant impact the therapeutic bond has on the effectiveness of the work. I believe each person's therapeutic needs are unique to them. Because of this, I set the intention to bring into sessions an approach that fits your needs at every step of the therapeutic process.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am passionate about suicide prevention and awareness, social justice, and breaking down the stigma on mental health. I come from a traditional background where I was raised with beliefs and values I quickly realized I did not align with, this included the topic of mental health. Because of the conflict between my two cultures I became passionate about helping people connect with their authentic selves and build appropriate boundaries and practices that allow them to be themselves fully.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Narrative Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Men's Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Judaism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Reach out to Michelle