- Warm and relational
- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
About Michelle
She uses a person-centered style that emphasizes clients' strengths. Sessions are collaborative and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and kindness. Michelle avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to meet each person where they are.
Michelle draws on several practical methods, including cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness skills. She also incorporates techniques from dialectical behavior approaches and relationship-focused work when helpful. These tools are used to shape goals and build new coping skills.
Her work often involves changing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and strengthening emotional regulation. Michelle tailors plans so they match a person’s needs and life context. She describes her role as supportive and empowering as clients work toward healing.
People who come to Michelle are usually looking for straightforward, down-to-earth help with everyday struggles. She encourages realistic steps and practices that fit into daily life. The tone in sessions is compassionate and practical, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Approaches that inform online work
Michelle often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals around their values and strengths.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers practical exercises and skill-building for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to use. That collaboration helps tailor sessions and adjust techniques as needs change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support regular practice of skills like mindfulness and CBT exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to help people develop coping strategies and make gradual changes that fit daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
Michelle supports people facing stress and anxiety as well as concerns like addiction, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with major life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, relational, and interactive. She works collaboratively and focuses on strengths rather than labels.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been practicing since 2018, with three years noted in clinical roles and ongoing experience working with varied concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.