- Action focused
- Compassionate listening
- Practical planning
About Michelle
She prefers a direct, compassionate style and combines coaching with counseling. Sessions focus on the present and the next steps rather than staying stuck in past hurt. Michelle uses kindness and creative problem solving to uncover obstacles and develop workable plans that fit daily life.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, client-centered listening, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to sharpen choices, manage difficult feelings, and reframe unhelpful patterns so people can make steady progress toward goals.
Michelle also works with issues around addiction, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, caregiver strain, aging concerns, and end-of-life topics. She supports people wrestling with loneliness, guilt, codependency, and finding life purpose. Sessions aim to be pragmatic, hopeful, and focused on forward movement.
People looking to begin can expect a warm, action-oriented partnership that balances emotional understanding with practical steps. Michelle tries to help each person leave sessions with a clear next action and a sense that change is possible.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Connecticut, South Carolina
Languages
English
How Michelle’s approaches translate to online work
Michelle commonly blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening. ACT helps people notice what matters most, accept difficult emotions, and commit to small steps toward a valued life. CBT looks at thought patterns and behaviors to reduce unhelpful loops and teach practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood.These approaches are used in a collaborative way. Michelle will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that may help, and adjust the work based on what feels useful. Deciding which approach to emphasize is part of the therapy process rather than a fixed choice up front.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help them apply new skills between meetings and keep steady progress toward career and life goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and recovery, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Michelle mixes coaching and counseling with a focus on the present and practical next steps. She uses compassionate listening and creative problem solving to help people get unstuck.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in recovery, bereavement, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with licensure in South Carolina and Connecticut and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.