Michelle Young, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Michelle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Michelle is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Michelle
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, OCD, burnout, or the stress of constant life changes. I also work with those struggling with relationship conflict, self-doubt, or the pressures of caring for others. My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and direct, grounded in CBT, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy. In our sessions, we’ll uncover unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, and create practical steps toward clarity, balance, and lasting emotional relief.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Michelle Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154774370.
- LMFT · California · 139850 · Renews June 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Michelle Young offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Michelle Young works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Michelle Young speak?
Michelle Young speaks English.
How many years of experience does Michelle Young have?
Michelle Young has 3 years of experience.
Where is Michelle Young licensed to practice?
Michelle Young is licensed to practice in California.
Does Michelle Young accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Michelle Young accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Michelle Young accept insurance?
Yes, Michelle Young accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Michelle Young accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Michelle Young does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Michelle Young offer?
Michelle Young offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Michelle Young?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
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