Michelle Ansell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
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Welcome — I’m So Glad You’re Here
If you’ve found your way here, there is likely a part of you longing for deeper peace, connection, and self-trust. Perhaps you appear strong and capable to the world, yet inside you feel tired, uncertain, or disconnected from your own worth. You may be carrying fear, loneliness, sadness, or a quiet voice that tells you you’re not enough.
I want you to know—you are not broken.
You are becoming.
My work is devoted to walking alongside women and couples as they reconnect with their inner wisdom, compassion, and strength. I believe that healing is a sacred journey of remembering who you are.
My work is grounded in compassion, presence, and deep respect for your life story. I draw from:
Level 3 Gottman Method (Couples Therapy)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1
Compassionate Inquiry (Year-Long Training)
As a systems therapist, I see each person within the web of their relationships, family history, and life experiences. We heal in connection.
Clients often share that our work feels:
Gentle and grounding
Emotionally safe
Honest and heart-centered
Deeply compassionate
My role is not to fix you.
My role is to sit with you in truth, kindness, and presence as you remember your worth, your voice, and your inner light.
Watching women and couples begin to love themselves and each other is a blessing.
Call or Email Michelle Ansell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 536-9941
Let's Connect (949) 536-9941
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Michelle Ansell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT150160 Michelle Pando
- Attended Alliant International University , MFT
Education and Years In Practice
Michelle Ansell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 536-9941
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Michelle Ansell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (949) 536-9941
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Compassionate Inquiry
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Michelle Ansell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 536-9941