Currently accepting a limited number of new clients.

Wellness with Wisdom and Purpose

Therapy and coaching to help you move through life’s transitions with clarity, confidence, and connection.

Life is deeply interconnected. At times, it can be challenging, overwhelming, and confusing. At other moments, it is neutral, pleasant, joyful—even awe-inspiring. Amidst it all, the questions of “Who am I?” and “What do I need and want?” or “How can I live or lead with purpose?” are rarely simple. We are shaped not just by our biology but also by our environment, relationships, and experiences.

Without awareness and intention, our thoughts, actions, and patterns follow us, showing up in every part of life: our daily routines, relationships, work, sleep, and even in how we see ourselves. Sometimes, this manifests clearly in one area; other times, it’s woven through them all.

Wellness begins with knowing and accepting all parts of yourself—both within and as they arise in the world around you. It's the art of honoring what your mind and inner self are trying to express and learning how to live with intention and care, even when it’s hard. It means taking meaningful, committed steps toward the life you envision.

Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, relationships, or professional world, I’m here to support you. I provide affirming therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all races and gender identities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, family systems, and neurodivergence. My practice is a space of respect, healing, and inclusion. I invite you to browse around, contact me, or schedule a complimentary consultation to see how I can help.

Michelle Kane Services

Optimizing Well-Being for Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups, and Organizations Through a Balance of Acceptance and Change.

Providing a safe and trusted therapeutic and coaching environment, allowing us to privately focus on what really matters.

Conveniently providing telemental health (teletherapy) services in California, Hawaii, Illinois, and Oregon, as well as coaching services nationally and internationally.

A woman with dark hair, wearing a blue sweater, sitting with her arms crossed, smiling in a well-lit room with framed artwork on the wall behind her.

  • “Michelle has helped better understand myself and grow my own self love. Her approach is so unique and genuine. I cherish my time with her and feel very supported but also challenged by Michelle. These changes have helped me fulfill many of my goals and enjoy my life in a much fuller and richer way.”

    — Female, age 35-44

  • “Michelle brings a natural and deep focus, knowledge, compassion and non- judgement to her client relationships. With her guidance and counseling I have grown tremendously.”

    — Male, age 45-54

  • “Michelle stood out among her very accomplished graduate student peers not only because she had a wider range of therapy-relevant life and work experiences, but more importantly because of her extraordinary openness to and eagerness for new learning. She is passionate about learning and disciplined at the same time, always using her superior critical thinking ability to facilitate a careful consideration and possible incorporation of new ideas and methods of clinical practice….She is at once warm and empathic, yet comfortable setting necessary clinical boundaries and challenging clients to take growthful risks. She has a remarkable ability simultaneously to keep in full view both the “big picture” of clients’ experience along with the kinds of small details and nuances that so often make a very large difference in a therapist’s grasping of her clients’ experience…Indeed she is a de facto leader among the program’s students and at the same time a very collaborative “team player”.

    — Past Clinical Professor, Ph.D.

  • “Michelle is the type of person and therapist that makes me feel so much better about any situation I am dealing with coming into her sessions. She knows how to explain why I am feeling a certain way, but she also makes me dig a bit deeper and vocalize why I am reacting or feeling a certain way. By doing that, she helps me to face it and then deal with it. There has not been one session that I have gone to where I don’t feel better afterwards. Michelle is very personable and relatable. She takes genuine interest in what she does. I can’t thank her enough for how much she has helped me and continues to help me.”

    — Male, age 25-34

  • “I have the utmost respect for Michelle Kane. I have worked with her in several capacities throughout the years. Michelle has always exemplified professionalism, thoroughness, fiscal responsibility, courage, strength, compassion, and dedication to each and every endeavor while making it seem effortless and fun. She has a way of making everyone feel special, regardless of their position. Michelle is willing to take risks and lead, even while maintaining a conservative approach to a business venture or project. Her versatility allows her to excel in multiple capacities and in multiple environments. Michelle has an uncanny ability to forge new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Any company, endeavor, or project she chooses to apply herself to, will consider her a most ultimate asset. Without reservation, and with great distinction, I highly recommend Michelle.”

    — L. L., Principle Partner

  • “Michelle is an incredibly compassionate person, she is a terrific listener, and picks up on little details that many may think of no consequence. She really gets one to think about things in a far clearer way than one otherwise might. I can say that every time I have left a session with Michelle, I have felt great, as if the weight of the world had been lifted from my shoulders. From what Michelle taught me, I feel so much better within myself.”

    — Male, age 35-44

  • “Words like professionalism, honesty, and principled all instantly come to mind when describing Michelle Kane’s work ethic. Add integrity, reliability, and loyalty, and you scratch the surface of what it’s like to have Michelle on your corporate management team. 
Besides possessing the education and skill sets of her profession, Michelle has a winning attitude that embraces all challenges and encourages collaboration. The phrase “team player” is often over-used but Michelle is truly that. She draws the best out of every person, promotes talent and shares successes. She is organized, efficient, extremely competent and intelligent, and has an excellent rapport with people in all walks of life.

Without reservation, and with great pride and honor, I highly recommend Michelle for any position or endeavor that she may seek to pursue. She will be a valuable asset for any organization.”

    — S. T., CFO

  • "I appreciated the mix of theory and practice. Absolutely loved the way you brought participants gently to the topic. Everyone could use this. You are an amazing gift to this world."

    — Workshop Participant

  • "Michelle is a smart and driven master at multi-tasking. She is bright, energetic, fair and creative. Her open friendly style helped her quickly connect with new clients. Michelle is a superb sales executive and can convince just about anyone to join her journey. Michelle never meets a stranger she doesn't win over and always has a kind word and a smile for all."

    — D.W., Senior Director of Business Development

  • "I am grateful for Michelle's thoughtfulness and intentionality! I appreciated the learnings of the mind and body, the statistics and awareness of neuroscience learnings, as well as the foundational approach into wellness. She was so patient and graceful in bringing about learnings, as well as managing shares."

    — Workshop Participant

  • “Takes a deep interest in her patients. Very knowledgeable of human conditions. You learn. You heal. She cares.”

    — Female, age 55-64

  • "I appreciated the kindness and love felt and scientific background. I loved the deep understanding and ability to relate to my own life. I can't wait to attend more."

    — Workshop Participant

  • "Michelle is a beautiful soul, and I love being guided by her."

    — Workshop Participant

  • "I appreciated Michelle's softness in her voice and the kindness in her eyes. I learned a lot about myself. The activities were very meaningful, and I found purpose in all of them."

    — Workshop Participant

  • "I was surprised at how much she held space for us to connect and feel our emotions, together. So nourishing for the soul. It left me wanting to take more care of my soul."

    — Workshop Participant

  • "I appreciated the gentle wise guidance throughout. Michelle is a master of her practice, and I truly appreciate this."

    — Workshop Participant

  • “Michelle is a wonderful, compassionate therapist and does an amazing job helping clients tap into their strengths and values while bringing about desired changes. I highly recommend her!”

    — M.L., LMFT | Marriage & Family Therapist

  • “An enlightening experience, opportunity to hear each other, and connect as a family. I’m excited to see how it will all unfold.”

    — Post First Session Client

  • "A lot of the practices and concepts were new to me so really appreciated the time spent on the world of mindfulness. Michelle was so well spoken, great at setting boundaries and offered a lot of examples to her points which always helps me retain knowledge."

    — Workshop Participant

  • “I appreciated the kindness and love felt and scientific background. I loved the deep understanding and ability to relate to my own life. I can’t wait to attend more.”

    — Workshop Participant

Meet Michelle

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair smiling, wearing a green sweater and a smartwatch on her wrist, seated at a table in a well-lit room.

  • My purpose is to optimize well-being by nurturing the human perspective within individuals, couples, families, and the business world.

    I help individuals, couples, and families reconnect with themselves, take values-driven action, and grow through life’s challenges—both personally and professionally.

    I embrace integrative, interdisciplinary, and multicultural perspectives to foster human and environmental understanding and connection while celebrating differences in individuals, couples, families, cultures, and organizations, with kindness and ease. I am committed to a standard of excellence and strive to bridge different beliefs and ways of thinking to promote vitality in personal and professional life for myself and others.

  • My approach is integrative and person-centered.

    Grounded in the belief that individuals possess inherent strengths, I recognize that psychological, biological, and environmental factors can impact one’s ability to function and thrive. I take a holistic view—addressing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and behavior—to support clients in achieving sustainable mental health and fostering emotional well-being, personal and professional growth, and meaningful change.

  • I have lived many lives and careers, gaining a wide-scope perspective and an appreciation for different people from various walks of life, each with unique points of view. I believe in possibilities and feel honored to witness them come to life. I continue to face and navigate through fears I never knew were possible.

    Having experienced multiple and sequential losses, I have struggled through life stage transitions and painstaking health concerns. I am navigating a multi-dimensional career without a roadmap. I love vulnerably and deeply; I travel, yet I also cherish being home. I am a walking paradox, balancing different parts of myself.

  • I have accomplished a great deal and succeeded beyond my expectations. In many ways, I am just like every other person in the world, sharing the common experience of being human. My life experiences allow me to combine my knowledge and expertise to help others craft their own inspiring stories and become masters of their lives.

  • Present, curious, compassionate, kind, integrative, evidence-based, holistic, perspective-taking, culturally sensitive, warm and engaging, logical, collaborative, dynamic, humorous, loyal, courageous, integrity, committed, interdisciplinary, adventurous, responsible, authentic, mindful, love for self and others, and joyful, to name a few.

Together, let’s embark on a journey towards growth.