I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over 28 years in California. My clinical experience includes working with children, families and adults, including those who are or have been in the foster care system. I am someone who enjoys listening and working with all different kinds of people; I believe that everyone deserves to live their best lives, and therapy is an excellent path to achieve that goal. In my practice, I teach cognitive behavioral skills, assisting clients to identify their inaccurate thoughts and change them to thoughts that are grounded in reality. Once thoughts begin changing, feelings and actions also change, allowing for new healing experiences. This approach is particularly effective for people who are experiencing depression and anxiety. Please note that I do not practice either messaging therapy or couples therapy.
Beginning the wellness journey is a courageous step, and I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Self-harm
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CA LCSW 16657
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I cannot say enough good things about Michele! She is incredibly understanding and always offers a fresh, insightful perspective that helps me see things in a new light. Michele listens with deep empathy and truly cares about what you’re going through. Thanks to her, I’ve learned so many ways to better care for myself. I feel fortunate to have her as my therapist—she’s the best I could have hoped for.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michele has been extremely helpful. She's caring and is a great listener, and always has something helpful to add with her reflections and feedback. She has useful ideas that are easy to implement. She's also very professional and does her job well.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Michele Rowland-Bird is very helpful as I am going through a difficult situation. She's warm and kind and has positive constructive advise.
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michele is extremely warm and welcoming and listens to everything that I have to say. She responds to messages in a prompt manner and gives very good tips for managing my anxiety and depression. I always look forward to sessions with her, and I would 100% recommend her to anybody struggling with anxiety and depression!
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and career difficulties
Excellent listener, high empathy :)
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Michele is the best listener, I feel like she has heard everything I am trying to say and that alone is healing me, on top of her good advice and wisdom.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd