Michael Booth, LMFT

Michael Booth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 25 years of clinical experience working with young people and adults whose quality of life has been affected by anxiety, depression, addictions, paranoia, anger, or a loss of meaning and purpose. As an LMFT he holds a professional credential for treating individuals, couples, and families, and he draws on a broad clinical toolkit to address emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns.

His practice incorporates evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and existential therapy. Michael emphasizes a collaborative working relationship, taking time to understand each person’s story and priorities so that therapy focuses on what matters most and progress can be tracked over time. He has experience supporting people through trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting and career transitions, as well as complex challenges such as addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and attachment or commitment difficulties.

Michael aims to create an empathic, goal-oriented space where clients explore values, develop coping skills, and pursue practical changes. He welcomes the opportunity to hear each person’s story and to work together toward clearer direction and improved functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael Booth commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in his work. ACT helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving space for individuals to explore their experience at their own pace while the therapist supports growth. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Michael works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time based on progress and client feedback so treatment remains responsive and goal-focused.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from home or work. These formats offer flexibility in how and when people connect with licensed professionals and can help maintain continuity of care during life transitions and changing circumstances.