Michael Booth

Michael Booth is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience in California. He helps people whose daily life has been affected by depression, anxiety, addictions, paranoia, anger, or a sense of emptiness. He aims to understand each person's situation and work together to set practical goals.

He draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to clarify values and strengthen motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are available when helpful for managing emotions and changing unhelpful patterns.

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him. Conversations are collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to tracking small changes over time. He often helps people build routines, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve coping skills for stress and anger.

Michael has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family stress, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and trauma or abuse. He also addresses process and substance addictions, commitment and attachment difficulties, and feelings of isolation or guilt.

People who prefer a straightforward, practical approach that includes reflective mindfulness and skills training may find his style useful. To begin, he asks people to share their story so together they can map clear next steps and track progress toward the life they want.

How mindfulness and ACT shape online work

Michael uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without reacting automatically. Mindfulness exercises are simple practices that can reduce reactivity and steady attention during stressful moments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them, even when difficult feelings are present. ACT techniques are useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because they link action to what matters most.

Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his approach, which means conversations are guided by the person's concerns and pace. He treats choosing a therapeutic route as a collaborative process - he and the client test what helps, adjust strategies, and pick the mix of practices that fit goals and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of appointments into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and the option to join without needing travel time. Online sessions can also let people practice mindfulness and skills in their everyday settings. He will discuss how to make sessions useful and manageable given your schedule and needs.