Be Authentic Family Therapy Services, Inc. Michele Putini, Director (She/Her)
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
In-Person in Upland, CA 91786
Online in California
Our philosophy is that all individuals, adults and children deserve the opportunity to discover their most authentic self. We believe that through exploration of beliefs, discovery of barriers to our deep truths, we can evolve and transform ourselves through the therapeutic relationship. Come as you are and we will help you discover where YOU desire to go.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: We believe in honoring the person where they are. We take a client centered approach and through guidance, practical strategies, CBT, and creating a safe environment to process difficult feelings, we can facilitate change/growth. With children/families we use play/art and sand tray therapy.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 175.00
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- If you are unable to pay our full fees, please ask for a free consultation to discuss fees. We will do our best to meet your needs for therapy and find a fee that you can afford. This will be done case by case so please call or email for a consultation.
- Accepts Insurance
- We accept IEHP and IEHP/Covered California
Education & Credentials
Be Authentic Family Therapy Services, Inc. Michele Putini, Director M.A., LMFT
- Female
- License # MFC48053
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2005
Education: Masters of Arts in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from Pacific Oaks College
Be Authentic Family Therapy Services, Inc. Michele Putini, Director Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Upland, CA 91786
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Utilize SimplePractice Telehealth, fully encrypted and HIPAA compliant
We believe that everyone has the right to be who they truly are and to be able to live a life that is authentic and true. We all face challenges in life and sometimes don't know how to get back on the path. Our practice is about finding wellness and facing challenges and breaking down barriers that prevent us from living the way we want and need to. We have therapists here that come from different backgrounds and have different experiences that they bring to their work. Our desire is that you are able to come as you are right now, however fragile, injured, sad, anxious or confused you are. We will meet you where you begin and join you on your journey to discover your truths and heal what needs healing. As the director of this practice I bring with me years of experience working with trauma, loss, substance and alcohol addiction, depression and anxiety and working with children and families that have suffered from separation and abandonment from their families. I especially believe that families heal when they work together to learn and grow and solve problems together. We specialize in working with couples, families and children and provide a safe therapeutic environment for growth and change. All of our therapists have one goal in mind and that is to help our clients become the best version of themselves as possible. We all believe in wellness, being mindful and grateful and to serve our purpose of using the gifts we all have to help others discover the path to their own truest and most authentic self.