Michelle Chong, a Marriage & Family Therapist with an MA and LMFT credentials, understands the complexities that individuals and families face in these challenging times marked by a pandemic, climate change, and fluctuating political landscapes. Many often feel overwhelmed, struggle to maintain balance, or experience stress in their relationships. Aiming to provide robust support, Michelle helps clients make sense of their personal challenges, including job insecurity and life transitions, while encouraging sustainable, meaningful changes and personal growth. She employs a non-judgmental and compassionate approach, demonstrating genuine curiosity about each client’s life and values. Utilizing humanistic and strength-based therapeutic methods, she emphasizes the unique skills and abilities of her clients. Michelle strongly believes in the importance of empowerment and agency, particularly for marginalized identities, and integrates a feminist framework into her practice. As a queer Chinese Chicana woman with a background in Art and Photography, Michelle champions the experiences of people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, artists, writers, musicians, and performers. With her values rooted in humor, playfulness, social justice, and community, she is honored to support and guide those seeking her expertise.