Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
How Michael works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Michael Levittan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and anger. Michael aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable for anyone who is worn down or uncertain.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and situations.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on understanding what is happening now and what can be done next. Michael listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating so together they can be addressed. Over three decades he has worked with many concerns that often come together, such as communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and isolation.
He also supports people coping with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and searching for life purpose or self-love. Michael prefers a collaborative approach. He helps people set short-term goals and checks progress each session.
Expect clear steps, practical coping strategies, and attention to how daily life gets in the way of change. People who choose Michael often want steady support while learning new ways to respond under pressure. He aims to empower clients to make small, sustainable shifts that build toward a happier life.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care
Many of Michael's methods come from well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that keep anxiety and anger active; this helps people practice different responses in everyday situations. Another helpful method emphasizes processing traumatic memories and their impact on current feelings so those memories stop driving reactions like panic or anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats the choice of methods as a team decision and adjusts based on a client's needs, goals, and what feels most useful in session. He checks in regularly and adapts steps to match progress and comfort.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls provide face-to-face contact for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can work when video isn't possible or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins or a way to share thoughts between longer sessions. These options aim to make it simpler to keep consistent care while handling day-to-day demands.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does Michael commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger. He also works on communication issues, control struggles, and feelings like guilt or loneliness.
What is Michael's approach in sessions?
Michael keeps sessions practical and collaborative. He listens, identifies repeating patterns, and helps set small goals and coping steps people can try between meetings.
How long has he been working in this field?
He has 30 years of professional experience as a therapist. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to common life stresses.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, and practices in California.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are remote sessions available?
Yes. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.