Michael Booth, LMFT

California · 25 years in practice

Michael Booth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience in California.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 43416 · expires February 2026
NPI: 1871662007 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Booth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience in California. He works with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and questions about life purpose. Michael aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and straightforward for people who are worried or unsure.

He emphasizes a collaborative relationship. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, practical steps that can reduce distress.

Background and approach

Michael listens for patterns in relationships, emotions, and behavior that get in the way of feeling better. His work draws on Existential Therapy alongside evidence-based tools such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Michael also uses client-centered and dialectical strategies when they fit the person’s needs.

He adapts methods to the person rather than forcing a single model. Common concerns he helps with include stress, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and a range of addiction and process-addiction problems. He also addresses attachment issues, family of origin patterns, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Sessions can be scheduled by completing a short matching questionnaire and following the platform steps to book. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and is offered in English to people located in California.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Michael names

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Online support

How approach and access combine online

The therapist draws on Existential Therapy to help people explore meaning and life choices, focusing on questions about purpose, responsibility, and how someone wants to live. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to teach skills for noticing difficult thoughts and taking committed action toward valued goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thinking and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety or depression and replace them with more helpful responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and daily life to decide which methods to try first. The plan can change over time based on what is working and what the person prefers.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face discussion when visual cues help the work. Phone calls can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t desired. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, or people who prefer typing to talking. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he address?

Michael works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, and questions about life purpose and meaning.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach and focuses on what matters most to the client while tracking small steps of progress.

What is his background and experience?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of experience helping people with mood, addiction, and relationship-related concerns.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in California and holds the California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, abbreviated LMFT.

Can sessions be done in other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are available for appointments?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are sessions billed or priced?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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