
Michelle Joo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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Born in Korea and raised in California, Michelle has a deep understanding of immigrant family dynamics and the complexities of generational and cultural conflicts. With a background in Fortune 500 companies, she is also familiar with the performance-driven culture of Silicon Valley, making her particularly effective for intellectual clients who find it challenging to express their emotions or discuss personal issues. Additionally, Michelle has experience in community mental health, working with survivors of domestic violence, youth exploring their gender identity, dealing with self-harming behaviors, and suicidal ideation.
Michelle is a certified facilitator in PREPARE/ENRICH for premarital and marriage counseling and is trained in EMDR and Brainspotting, evidence-based modalities for processing trauma and emotional distress. She is dedicated to helping clients heal from past trauma, childhood wounds, attachment difficulties, spiritual abuse, anxiety, and depression.
Passionate about raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health, Michelle aims to normalize therapy and encourage more people to seek the support they need. Her compassionate approach creates a safe and supportive environment that helps clients navigate their unique challenges and promotes personal growth. 한국어로도 상담 가능합니다.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Michelle Joo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT149574 Supervised by Steven Kinstler (California / LMFT90555) Michelle Joo
- Degree/Diploma from UC Berkeley BA in Psychology
- Degree/Diploma from Fuller Seminary MA in Intercultural Studies
- Attended Western Seminary, MA in Counseling
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Addiction
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Korean ,
Spanish (conversational)
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Korean ,
Spanish (conversational)
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Brainspotting
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Saratoga, CA 95070
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Michelle Joo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT