Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Portola Valley
Michelle Joy, MA, LMFT, the therapist at The Couples Institute Counseling Services.
For almost 15 years, Michelle has helped couples manage conflicts and stop negative cycles — a major cause of distress.
She explains, “I teach couples communication skills specific to their relationship dynamics, so that they can repair blunders and prevent painful interactions from reoccurring. Couples learn how to respond to tense situations in a way that unites and connects them, instead of divides.”
Michelle’s clients appreciate her wisdom, insight and the expertise she’s gained from years of working with the founders and directors of The Couples Institute, as well as other leading experts. In addition to offering couples workshops and counseling, Michelle is a local and national speaker, training other therapists to help more couples. Michelle has been employed since 2002 at The Couples Institute, where she received the training to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.