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Michael Sanchez, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT
- Narrative therapy
- Solution-focused
About Michael
Michael Sanchez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Michael uses a practical, goal-focused style. He looks at what people think and do day to day, then tests small changes to see what helps. Conversations are direct and solution-oriented, with steps a person can try between sessions.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to build clearer coping skills. He also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe personal stories and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. These methods inform how he structures sessions and homework.
In practice he helps people work through attachment concerns, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. He also addresses men’s issues, midlife questions, veteran and armed forces concerns, and money-related stress. Mood and personality disorder symptoms, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective problems are additional areas he frequently addresses.
To get started, people use the site process to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted at this time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and test unhelpful thoughts and daily habits. In short, CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tries practical strategies to change what isn’t working. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and consider different ways to describe their experiences and strengths.Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to immediate, achievable goals and small steps that build momentum. Together these methods let sessions feel structured and action-oriented while still exploring what matters most to the person. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals, preferences, and how each method feels in practice and then adjust over time.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Michael will help arrange session length and rhythm to match a person’s schedule and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He also focuses on related issues like attachment, impulsivity, guilt, and financial stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style that tests small changes between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy shape how he plans sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience informs his use of structured, skills-based work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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