One to one
Individual therapy
A structured space to examine unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping, and move toward personally meaningful goals.
California teletherapy · Private pay
Clearer thinking. Stronger connection.
Michael Williams, LMFT is a male therapist offering focused online therapy for individuals and couples located in California. His trauma-informed CBT approach is collaborative, direct, and attentive to safety, choice, culture, and context.
Consultation inquiries are free. Insurance is not accepted. Complete fee and payment details are listed under Services & Rates.
Online only
For clients physically located in California
01Online therapy only
02California clients only
03Individual + couples
04No insurance accepted
A practical framework
Insight that moves into action.
Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT helps identify the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior. A trauma-informed lens adds attention to safety, trust, collaboration, choice, and avoiding unnecessary re-traumatization without assuming that every concern is caused by trauma.
Two specialties only
The practice is limited to individual therapy and couples therapy.
Secure online format
All sessions are conducted online. Clients must be physically located in California at the time of service.
Meet Michael
Professional structure. Human attention.
Michael brings an active, thoughtful style to online individual and couples therapy. Trauma-informed means the process pays attention to safety, transparency, collaboration, voice, and choice while remaining practical and goal focused.
It does not presume a trauma history, replace careful assessment, or imply that trauma-focused methods such as EMDR are offered.
About MichaelServices
Focused scope. Thoughtful care.
Two people, shared work
Couples therapy
A focused process for understanding interaction patterns, improving communication, and working more deliberately as partners.
A useful fit check
Know what to expect before you reach out.
Clear fit information is more useful than a generic promise. This practice may be a good starting point if the statements on the right feel aligned.
01
You want individual therapy or couples therapy, the only two services offered.
02
You value a direct, collaborative, and trauma-informed CBT process.
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You will be physically located in California for every online session.
04
You understand this is a private pay practice and insurance is not accepted.
05
You want identity and cultural context considered without assumptions or stereotypes.
06
You are not seeking workers' compensation evaluations, leave letters, or disability documentation.
Transparent private pay
Clear terms before care.
Insurance is not accepted. The complete session rate, superbill information, and HSA or FSA payment details are presented together on Services & Rates.
Review services and ratesThe inquiry process
- 1Confirm online California eligibility and review practice policies.
- 2Submit your free consultation inquiry with a concise overview of what you are seeking.
- 3Michael reviews the request. If moving forward, you receive one secure SimplePractice portal invitation with the selected intake forms.
Common questions
Simple answers before the first step.
Is the inquiry free?
Yes. There is no fee to submit the brief consultation inquiry.
Do you accept insurance?
No. The practice is private pay. Services & Rates includes the session fee, superbill information, and HSA or FSA payment details.
Will I complete clinical forms on this website?
No. Michael reviews the inquiry first. Approved prospects receive secure forms through the SimplePractice Client Portal.
Do questionnaires create a diagnosis?
No. Measures can inform an assessment, but diagnosis requires Michael's clinical interview, judgment, and appropriate differential assessment.
California statewide
One online practice. Clients across California.
Michael provides online individual and couples therapy to eligible clients who are physically located anywhere in California at the time of each session. The statewide guide explains format, fit, privacy, and the inquiry process without implying offices in cities where the practice has none.
Explore online therapy in CaliforniaImportant practice boundary
Documentation and evaluation services are not provided.
Michael Williams, LMFT does not provide workers' compensation evaluations, medical leave or time off letters, or disability documentation of any kind.