Michael Booth, LMFT

Michael Booth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of experience. He focuses on supporting adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, addictions, anger, and a sense of lost purpose. He aims to learn each person's story and help them move toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

He starts by listening closely to what matters most to the client. Sessions are collaborative - the client’s priorities guide the work. Michael uses practical strategies that match the situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Over his career he has worked with issues including trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, and parenting stress. He also addresses more complex patterns such as attachment issues, avoidance, co-morbidity, and process addictions like gambling or problematic pornography use.

His approach draws from several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Those methods offer tools for emotion regulation, behavior change, and finding meaning.

Michael pays attention to practical change - reducing distress, improving relationships, and helping people make clearer life choices. He invites clients to track progress together so adjustments can be made as needed. He welcomes hearing each person’s story and working alongside them toward better day-to-day living.

How Michael’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which helps with panic, worry, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats approach selection as a team effort. He will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when appropriate, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively at a distance, focusing on skills practice, tracking progress, and making steady changes that carry into daily life.