My ideal client is one who is struggling through an issue and is serious about making significant improvements through hard work. I am aware that life events manifest in many, and often unexpected, ways; Sometimes, the manifestations are changes in personality, mood, relationships, employment, health, and/or the development of various dependencies. I enjoy helping people navigate the stormy seas of trauma, because once the dark skies have cleared, it is truly a joyous day!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 57878
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She's A Great Listener, And Very Informative
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Michelle is truly remarkable and a pleasure to work with. Her extensive knowledge and background in therapy make me feel safe, and I’m confident that we can work through things together. She listens without judgment and lets you feel heard. Highly recommend anyone to work with Michelle.
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle is the best! Very qualified and an excellent listener!
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Consistent, thoughtful, helps provide insight in a non judge mental way
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She’s the best. Honestly so thankful for her.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Good listener and gives good feedback/insight.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem