A portrait of Michelle Ascher-Weinberg LMFT, with a path behind her, symbolizing the therapeutic journey. As clients begin their first steps on the path, she provides a safe space, guidance, and hope to support their healing and empowerment.

Hi, I’m Michelle

I use IFS and EMDR to help you get unstuck!

Serving all of Orange County, California

I’m Michelle Ascher Weinberg, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping adults untangle old patterns rooted in childhood and reclaim who they truly are.

I bring depth and clarity to my work, blending IFS and EMDR in a way that supports deep, lasting change — not just symptom relief.

My Approach:

My style is open, non-judgmental, and growth-oriented

Experienced in using Transformative Approaches:

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Level 2 Training

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Somatic Awareness and Polyvagal Concepts

My Therapeutic Style:

  • I create a supportive space where you feel heard and understood.

  • I approach our work with curiosity, collaborating with you to uncover and address negative beliefs, themes, or patterns that may be holding you back.

  • I will help you discover your strengths

  • Mindfulness is a core tool in my practice that is so helpful in staying calm in the present while exploring your past.

Healing Emotional Wounds and Rebuilding Self-Trust

I help adults who feel stuck—especially in relationships and in your profession. You may notice that your tried and true strategies aren’t working like they used to, resulting in feeling anxious, confused and unsure how to make the changes that will result in what you want deep down. You may have outward success but you’re not feeling connected - in relationships and in your work, and you want to stop feeling like you’re going through the motions.

If your past still influences how you relate to others, you’re not alone. Together, we can explore what’s beneath the surface and help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that long for healing, ease, and more genuine connection.

As a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR and Level 2 Internal Family Systems (IFS), I offer an integrated approach to healing. These evidence-based therapies help resolve emotional wounds and the beliefs they leave behind—so you can move beyond self-sabotage and toward inner peace, stronger relationships, and lasting change.

Let’s work together to help you move past what’s been holding you back. With EMDR and IFS, you can experience deeper healing than traditional talk therapy often provides—and start building the life you truly deserve.

 It’s Time to Thrive

  • Break Familiar Patterns: Address overthinking and self-doubt

  • Find Connection and Joy: Move past wonder if this is all there is

  • Clarify Your Needs and Goals: Let’s work together towards achieving them using proven modalities, including EMDR and IFS.

  • Explore Your Past: Let’s discover with compassion why your reactions and unhelpful habits developed

  • Mind-Body Awareness: I’ll guide you to honor your body, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to gain a deeper understanding of yourself.

My Training/Expertise

I am a trained EMDR therapist and hold a Level 2 Internal Family Systems (IFS) certification. Using these experiential therapy styles, I can guide you toward building the life you want. Why wait any longer? Let’s get you past your past and help you to experience transformative strategies, so different from what traditional talk therapy has to offer. You can also find me in the IFS Institute website directory here.