Dr. Mechelle Jungsten, LMFT
California · 12 years in practice
Dr. Mechelle Jungsten is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LMFT, California
- 102668 · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1821278797 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Mechelle
Dr. Mechelle Jungsten is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, addictions, grief, and many life transitions.
Her approach blends practical strategies with attention to emotions and attachment patterns. Dr. Jungsten draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people notice how feelings shape their relationships.
She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build meaningful action.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing helps when change feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step progress. A typical visit might include identifying patterns that keep someone stuck, learning a new coping skill, and trying small behavior changes between sessions.
She emphasizes practical tools that can be used right away in daily life. Her background includes a doctorate in behavioral health and a master’s in counseling psychology. She practices as a California LMFT and offers a coaching mindset alongside therapy skills to help clients move forward.
With a calm, direct style, she aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful. Dr. Jungsten provides services in English and accepts international clients.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mechelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Workplace issues
Approaches Mechelle names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion-focused and Practical Approaches Online
Dr. Jungsten uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and work with strong emotions that affect relationships and intimacy. EFT-style ideas help clients name their feelings, see how emotions shape reactions, and build new ways of connecting with others. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; ACT often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to use and when to shift strategies.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let visual cues guide emotion-focused work. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day or to get support between sessions.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, trauma, bipolar concerns, ADHD, sleep and eating struggles, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes emotion-focused work with practical strategies. Therapy often moves between noticing feelings, changing unhelpful thoughts, and taking small steps toward new behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience, a doctorate in behavioral health, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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