Michael

Dr Michael Wetter

Clinical Psychologist

“I believe everyone has a story to tell, and no two stories are alike and possess a fierce belief in the possibility of change.”

About Me

I believe in the powerful possibility of change for everyone. I offer a space where your unique story can truly unfold. We’ll attentively explore your experiences, understanding how they shape your present. This gentle, yet focused, approach helps you discover new insights. Together, we can confidently navigate your path forward, even when you feel stuck.

Approach

Your story directs how we move forward, and I tailor each session to what helps you feel heard and capable—steady pacing, clear focus, and active collaboration. In Sherman Oaks or through secure online sessions in English, we balance present concerns with the patterns that keep repeating, using focused reflection, skill practice, and feedback between meetings. I blend thoughtful assessment with practical steps so progress is visible and usable. This way of working often fits those facing transitions, anxiety, relationship strains, or behavioural struggles.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Psychology (BOP)

Psychologist

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Qualifications

University of California

Northwestern University

Pepperdine University

Service Areas

In-person & Online

Los Angeles, California

United States

Sherman Oaks, United States