Hello!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with extensive experience and clinical training. I have 25 years of experience working in the field of mental health and wellness since completion of my master's degree in counseling psychology. I have been working as an outpatient counselor for over 20 years.
I have extensive training and experience counseling individuals like you who are struggling with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss. I have advanced training and experience in the area of trauma and stress-related disorders over the last 17 years.
My counseling style focuses on creating an environment of acceptance, encouragement and support throughout the therapeutic process. I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches based on your needs. I have a holistic approach toward achieving emotional well-being while eliciting hope and healing.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michele Cotter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I was skeptical about virtual therapy appointments at first, but I feel like BetterHelp connected me with a therapist unlike any therapist I have ever had. Michele has such expertise in issues specific to my past. She's professional yet warm. I feel like no less of a patient to her despite the virtual setting. She clearly cares, and she always tries her best to accommodate my schedule.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Michele was really great to work with. She listened when I just needed someone who would validate how I felt and she actually heard me. She also gave great skills advice and support to help me continue to grow and help!
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is a wonderful and kind therapist who is very helpful, patient, and respectful of me and my issues.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
She has been very understanding and given me a variety of things to think about and try out. It is greatly appreciated
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michele has been very helpful for me, she listens, doesn't judge, makes me feel better about myself after each session. I was never comfortable with wanting to do therapy until I started and I got Michele. Now I'm excited for each upcoming appointment.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ms. Michele has helped with my interactions of my day to day anxiety and stress levels. She has worked with me in the time of need for my angry towards things and help me to understand why I had those problems. I can say that I am better and my approach is different and it's peaceful. Thank you Ms. Michele.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes