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Relief for Burned Out Moms
Online Therapy for Moms In California
Being a mom in California comes with its own set of challenges.
From long work hours to high living costs and the constant demands of everyday life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You look around at other moms, seemingly doing it all, and wonder how they make it look so easy.
Whether you're navigating the fast-paced life of Los Angeles or the quieter corners of rural California, the pressures of motherhood are real. With high expectations to be the perfect mom, partner, professional and homemaker, it can feel like you're always falling short.
You expected things to get easier as the kids got older.
Instead, you find yourself running on empty, filled with frustration and burnout — and then feeling guilty for not living up to the “perfect mom” ideal.
You love your kids - more than anything - but the pressure to be everything to everyone is suffocating. Whether you're racing from one event to the next, managing a child with ADHD, autism, or medical needs, or dealing with the emotional toll of a partner who struggles with alcohol, this wasn’t the motherhood you imagined.
It’s heavy. And isolating. And it’s okay to admit that you’re struggling.
The good news? You don’t have to keep pretending that everything is fine when it’s not. I help moms across California find relief, clarity, and time to reconnect with themselves.
Let’s help you feel like you again.
HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP
I Provide Online Therapy For California Moms Overwhelmed By
HOW TO WORK WITH ME
A Supportive Online Space for Stressed-Out Moms in California
I offer virtual therapy sessions designed to fit seamlessly into your busy life in California. Whether you’re managing work, family, or just the daily hustle, online therapy gives you the flexibility to prioritize your mental health on your own schedule. You can schedule sessions during a lunch break, while your kids are at practice, or whenever you find an hour for yourself.
In our sessions, you’ll have space to talk openly, process your thoughts, and reconnect with yourself — all from the comfort of your home. No commute, no parking, just dedicated time for you.
ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Michelle Deely, MA LMFT
A Therapist For Mothers
Just Like You!
In our work together, you are the priority. I am warm, compassionate and lovingly direct. During our sessions, I am active and fully engaged; I often use humor to help us make sense of the ridiculous ways life can test us and surprise us. You can count on me to show up authentically every time we meet.
As a mother of three, living and working in San Francisco, I have real-world experience with the daily struggle to be everything to everyone. I understand how caring for ourselves while caring for others can feel impossible.
NEW TO THE IDEA OF MOM THERAPY?
Here’s What To Expect From The Therapy Process
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Free Consultation:
Get To Know Me
We’ll start with a 15-minute call to discuss what you’re going through, what you’re looking for in therapy, and whether we’re the right fit. If you have any questions or doubts, I can address them so you feel comfortable and at ease moving forward.
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Your First Session: Getting Started
Your first session is all about getting to know you - your struggles, your goals, and what you need most right now. Together, we’ll also discuss the best therapy plan for you, including how often we should meet to give you the right level of support.
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On-Going Sessions:
A Time Just for You
Whether we meet weekly, biweekly, or on a personal schedule, each session is a dedicated time for you. You’ll have the chance to talk, vent, work through emotions, and explore solutions. Most importantly, you won’t have to figure it out on your own.
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Experience Growth & Lasting Change
Over time, you're going to begin to feel lighter, calmer, and more in control of your life. You'll learn to set boundaries, feel more confident as a mom, and reconnect with yourself. My goal for you is always to help you create the life you want – one step at a time.
Fees & Insurance Information
My fee for individual psychotherapy is $260 per 50-minute session. I am an out-of-network provider and am not currently on any insurance panels. If you have a PPO insurance plan, you can pay for sessions directly, and I will provide a monthly superbill with the necessary information for potential reimbursement.
Not sure how out-of-network benefits work? Watch this video to learn more!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is your fee for therapy and/or groups?My fee for individual psychotherapy is $260 for a 50-minute session. You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under California law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises
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Can I see you in person? Do you offer telehealth/video visits?I see clients in person in my office in Noe Valley (San Francisco). I also offer telehealth to clients residing in California, Nevada and Florida.
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Do you accept insurance?I am an out-of-network provider for psychological services. I am not currently on any insurance panels. If you have a PPO plan, you can pay me directly for your sessions. I will then provide you with a monthly superbill that includes the information your insurance needs to reimburse you. To determine your reimbursement, contact your insurance company to ask how many sessions your plan covers, whether it includes a deductible, what percentage your plan reimburses and what the usual and customary rate is. Check out this video if you have questions about how to use out-of-network insurance benefits.
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How do you accept payment?I accept cash, check, credit card or Venmo at the time services are rendered.
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What is your cancellation policy?Please give me at least 48 hours notice if you need to cancel your appointment. If you do not cancel your appointment within that time frame or don't show up, you'll be charged for the session.
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Is therapy right for me?If you’re wondering whether therapy is right for you, consider this - if you’re overwhelmed, stretched too thin, questioning yourself constantly, or just feeling like something’s off - therapy can help. You don’t have to be in full-blown crisis to deserve support. You don’t have to have all the words for what’s hard. You just have to be willing to show up, even get a little messy, and say, “This isn’t working for me anymore.” If you’re craving space to be honest (without judgment), curious (instead of critical), and supported (without having to earn it), therapy might be exactly what you need.