I cannot say enough good things about Michele! She is incredibly understanding and always offers a fresh, insightful perspective that helps me see things in a new light. Michele listens with deep empathy and truly cares about what you’re going through. Thanks to her, I’ve learned so many ways to better care for myself. I feel fortunate to have her as my therapist—she’s the best I could have hoped for.
Michele Rowland-Bird, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Michele is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Michele. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Michele has been extremely helpful. She's caring and is a great listener, and always has something helpful to add with her reflections and feedback. She has useful ideas that are easy to implement. She's also very professional and does her job well.
More about Michele
- 28 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over 28 years in California. My clinical experience includes working with children, families and adults, including those who are or have been in the foster care system. I am someone who enjoys listening and working with all different kinds of people; I believe that everyone deserves to live their best lives, and therapy is an excellent path to achieve that goal. In my practice, I teach cognitive behavioral skills, assisting clients to identify their inaccurate thoughts and change them to thoughts that are grounded in reality. Once thoughts begin changing, feelings and actions also change, allowing for new healing experiences. This approach is particularly effective for people who are experiencing depression and anxiety. Please note that I do not practice either messaging therapy or couples therapy.
Beginning the wellness journey is a courageous step, and I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Self-harm
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Licenses
Michele Rowland-Bird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649398223.
- LCSW · California · 16657 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Michele Rowland-Bird
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I cannot say enough good things about Michele! She is incredibly understanding and always offers a fresh, insightful perspective that helps me see things in a new light. Michele listens with deep empathy and truly cares about what you’re going through. Thanks to her, I’ve learned so many ways to better care for myself. I feel fortunate to have her as my therapist—she’s the best I could have hoped for.
Michele has been extremely helpful. She's caring and is a great listener, and always has something helpful to add with her reflections and feedback. She has useful ideas that are easy to implement. She's also very professional and does her job well.
Michele Rowland-Bird is very helpful as I am going through a difficult situation. She's warm and kind and has positive constructive advise.
Michele is extremely warm and welcoming and listens to everything that I have to say. She responds to messages in a prompt manner and gives very good tips for managing my anxiety and depression. I always look forward to sessions with her, and I would 100% recommend her to anybody struggling with anxiety and depression!
Excellent listener, high empathy :)
Fantastic listener, asks thoughtful questions and genuinely cares.
Michele is the best listener, I feel like she has heard everything I am trying to say and that alone is healing me, on top of her good advice and wisdom.
Michele has been an incredible source for me over the last few months. I have suffered huge personal and professional losses since starting with BetterHelp and Michele has been along with me for the ride. She validated my feelings and relationships and gave me the tools to overcome the mental obstacles. She's a great listener and doesn't pass judgment. Michele is wonderful and thoroughly listens to the punches that life has given me.
I only had one session with Michele, but that was because she is such a great therapist! During my session with Michele, I felt heard and understood. Michele also briefly summarised what she heard from me and discussed what our next steps might be. Being heard and understood, and hearing Michele's feedback helped me realize what I needed to do. It also gave me the internal push I needed to start resolving the mental block I was facing.
I trust and appreciate Michele
Professional, flexible and clear in her expectations.
She’s very understanding and reassuring. She interactive and helps me look at things from the whole perspective.
Supportive and thoughtful
She's great. Gives feedback. Listens to me. Not judgemental.
My sessions with Michele these last few months have been so extremely helpful in working through some major challenges in my life lately, including navigating my first pregnancy, working through a job loss and facing, improving and overcoming a spending addiction I have battled for my whole life. She is kind, thoughtful and always makes me feel heard and understood. In our sessions I felt I could be completely open and honest and would never be judged or misunderstood, and could be completely transparent and authentic. I can’t recommend working with her enough!
Michelle is such a wonderful therapist & someone who makes me feel so seen & so safe. She is so patient & has such amazing advice! If you know what’s good for you, use her xxx
Frequently asked questions
Does Michele Rowland-Bird offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Michele Rowland-Bird works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Michele Rowland-Bird speak?
Michele Rowland-Bird speaks English.
How many years of experience does Michele Rowland-Bird have?
Michele Rowland-Bird has 28 years of experience.
Where is Michele Rowland-Bird licensed to practice?
Michele Rowland-Bird is licensed to practice in California.
Does Michele Rowland-Bird accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Michele Rowland-Bird does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Michele Rowland-Bird offer?
Michele Rowland-Bird offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How can I communicate with Michele Rowland-Bird?
Michele Rowland-Bird can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Michele Rowland-Bird?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.