Michele Caban , LMFT

Michele Caban is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Michele emphasizes clients' strengths and treats people as the experts on their own stories.

Her approach blends practical tools with a respectful listening style. She uses methods drawn from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose values-driven actions. Attachment-based and client-centered techniques shape how she responds to relationship and attachment concerns.

Michele often helps people facing blended family strain, communication breakdowns, caregiver stress, divorce or separation, and issues around trust or infidelity. She also addresses isolation, guilt and shame, multicultural concerns, and questions of life purpose. HIV and AIDS related concerns and non-monogamous relationship dynamics are included in her focus areas.

In sessions she aims to create clear, practical steps rather than long theory talks. Expect conversations that identify what matters to you, small behavior changes, and mindful practices you can use between meetings. Michele helps people develop greater self-understanding and workable strategies for day-to-day life.

She offers services from California and works in English. Michele supports international clients and adapts her approach to fit each person’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Michele integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and take small actions that match those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction after major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which is helpful for relationship strain, trust issues, and attachment concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michele will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She listens to what matters most and adjusts techniques over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use face-to-face conversation when deeper interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between meetings, fit brief sessions into a busy day, or manage steps from work or caregiving responsibilities. These options aim to increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy part of everyday life.