Michele Lando , LCSW

Michele Lando, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is licensed in California and brings 13 years of professional therapeutic experience to a private practice in Northern California.

Michele identifies as 2e - twice exceptional - and as neurodivergent, and offers an affirming approach to LGBTQIA clients. Their work centers on trauma-informed, integrative therapy informed by a range of specialized trainings and certifications, including mindful CBT, Brain-spotting, Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy, PSI Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders training, Solution-Focused Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Michele has particular competency supporting neurodivergent, autistic, ADHD, and twice exceptional clients, using interventions such as mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical-behavioral techniques, and acceptance and commitment strategies. They also draw on emotionally focused and attachment-based methods to address relational patterns, grief and loss work, motivation and self-esteem building, and management of compassion fatigue.

Relational, attachment, and somatic therapies - including Brain-spotting - are used to help regulate the nervous system and cultivate resilience. By identifying strengths and working through challenges together with narrative and family systems approaches, Michele helps clients develop skills for more secure attachments and healthier relationships. A primary emphasis on building resilience supports ongoing growth and adaptive coping.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions and offers a practical alternative for accessing care.

One key benefit is flexibility - individuals can choose the mode of connection that best suits their needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules or to continue work when travel or local access would otherwise be a barrier.

Licensed professionals provide remote care and clients have the option to change therapists if they are seeking a different fit. For many people, online therapy makes consistent support more attainable while still using evidence-informed therapeutic approaches delivered by trained therapists.