- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
About Michael
Michael Levittan is a California LMFT with 30 years of professional experience. He sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, anger, and related concerns such as guilt and shame. He works directly with people who want a clear, practical way to talk through what is bothering them.
In sessions he invites straightforward conversation about thoughts and feelings. He aims to make it comfortable to name painful emotions without judgment. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on concrete steps a person can try between meetings.
He helps people unpack how shame or guilt affect daily life and relationships. That can mean looking at communication patterns, control struggles, or reactions that follow a stressful event. He also supports people facing divorce or separation and those dealing with panic or social anxiety.
Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. He listens for what a person already does well and where small changes could reduce distress. Over time he and the client decide which strategies to keep and which to adjust.
He accepts international clients and offers sessions from California. Before the first meeting he asks people to describe their main concerns and practical goals so their first session can focus on next steps. The process is direct and paced to each person's needs.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this helps with anxiety, panic, and persistent self-criticism. Another approach emphasizes processing reactions to traumatic events and reducing their hold on daily life; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related anger.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Michael collaborates with each person to identify which approach fits their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying things, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together rather than following a fixed formula.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For many people this flexibility helps maintain steady progress while handling day-to-day responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, anger, and related areas such as guilt and shame and isolation.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He encourages direct conversation about those feelings and looks at how they affect daily behavior and relationships. The focus is on practical steps people can try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has 30 years of professional experience and has worked with a wide range of stress and relationship concerns over that time.
Which credential and location are listed?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.