Michael Reina, LMFT

Michael Reina is a California-licensed therapist with 37 years of professional experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career challenges, and depression. He holds the credential LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and is licensed in California (CA LMFT 28044).

Michael brings a calm, steady presence to the therapy room, working to establish an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. He emphasizes collaboration and respect, believing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage and deserves thoughtful support. His practice centers on listening carefully to each person’s concerns and partnering with them to develop practical strategies and deeper insight.

Whether clients are facing life transitions, coping with past wounds, or struggling with work and relationship pressures, Michael aims to offer grounded guidance and tools for change. He supports clients through each stage of the therapeutic process, helping them move toward greater resilience, clearer priorities, and improved emotional well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michael integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, empathetic relationship so clients can explore their values and emotions at their own pace - it is useful for people seeking understanding and emotional clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, panic, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michael works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggests techniques or combinations of methods that fit each individual case. This collaborative exploration helps shape a plan that feels workable and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions occur - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or to continue work during transitions. These options allow consistent access to support and make it possible to practice strategies between sessions while maintaining connection with a licensed professional.