Dr. Mechelle Jungsten, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Mechelle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Mechelle
- 12 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Hello, my name is Dr. Mechelle Jungsten; thank you for reading my profile. I have been working in the mental health field for many years. I have a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I also hold a certification as a Health and Wellness Coach. It is my belief we can always learn from each other. You have an untapped amount of strength and wisdom. It is my job to help you uncover your potential so you can begin to walk in your truth. Only then will you truly be able to become your best self. We all have a vision of who we want to be. We get stuck in faulty thinking patterns that lead us to being emotionally unbalanced and this leads to depression, anxiety and sabotaging behaviors such as overeating, substance abuse and other disruptive behaviors. I am here to tell you there is hope in getting unstuck with these unhealthy patterns.
My unique style of practice is made up of cognitive behavioral interventions that focus on the solution rather than the problem, and get you to recognize negative thinking that influences your behavior. My vast experience and education has enabled me to combine interventions that will give you that relief that you have been longing to experience. I know when we feel hopeless, everything appears dark. We begin to believe this is our "fate" in life; this is a lie that we tell ourselves. At this point, we no longer have perspective and we need to reach out and ask for help. Take the first step and allow me to be that pillar of support toward your healing. You don't have to feel alone anymore. I look forward to partnering up with you for a better life. All the best; Dr. J
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Mechelle Jungsten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821278797.
- LMFT · California · 102668 · Renews May 2027
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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Mechelle Jungsten offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Mechelle Jungsten 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 Dr. Mechelle Jungsten speak?
Dr. Mechelle Jungsten speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Mechelle Jungsten have?
Dr. Mechelle Jungsten has 12 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Mechelle Jungsten licensed to practice?
Dr. Mechelle Jungsten is licensed to practice in California.
Does Dr. Mechelle Jungsten accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Dr. Mechelle Jungsten accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Dr. Mechelle Jungsten accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Mechelle Jungsten accepts 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 Dr. Mechelle Jungsten offer?
Dr. Mechelle Jungsten offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Mechelle Jungsten?
Dr. Mechelle Jungsten 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.
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