Michal Pomeranetz

Michal Pomeranetz, LMFT, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or life transitions. She works with clients who are struggling with mood concerns, relationship strain, or the weight of guilt and shame. Michal speaks English and Hebrew and practices in California.

She aims to make the therapy room a place where people can speak frankly. Sessions focus on hearing what matters to the client and finding manageable steps forward. Michal uses practical strategies so conversations lead to real change rather than staying abstract.

Her work draws from mindfulness practices that help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. She also uses elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and commit to values-based action.

Michal has 14 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. That experience includes helping with caregiver stress, family of origin concerns, attachment issues, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. She brings that background to sessions while keeping the focus on each person's goals.

People who come to Michal can expect a calm, nonjudgmental approach that mixes listening with specific tools. She encourages small, practical experiments between sessions to build confidence and reduce overwhelm over time.

Mindful and Practical Approaches for Online Care

Michal uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without reacting automatically; this can reduce overwhelm and make it easier to choose helpful responses. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that feed anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michal treats the process as collaborative and will help figure out which strategies fit a person's goals, preferences, and daily life. She often combines gentle awareness practices with specific behavior experiments to test what helps between sessions.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the questionnaire so arrangements match your needs and routine.