Michelle Ross

Michelle Ross is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Idaho with four years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and LGBTQ+ related concerns, and she lists life purpose among her areas of focus. Michelle presents as an ally to LGBTQIA+ people and works with individuals who feel stuck or aim to find clearer direction in life.

Michelle trained in clinical psychology and completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University with an emphasis in marriage and family counseling. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Idaho and a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature from the University of Oregon. Her background includes four years of service in the U.S. Navy as a Machinist Mate and reaching the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as main approaches, and she incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and mindfulness practices when they fit the work. Michelle favors clear, practical tools people can apply between sessions. Conversations focus on coping skills, thinking patterns, and present-day problems rather than long theoretical explanations.

She has worked mainly with teens and adults on issues like depression, anxiety, body image, life transitions, and suicidality. Michelle emphasizes collaboration: clients help set goals and choose techniques that fit their needs. Her style aims to break larger problems into manageable steps so progress can be tracked.

People often seek her out when work or life changes have left them uncertain about what comes next. She assists in sorting through options, managing intense moods, and finding practical ways to move forward.

How Michelle uses evidence-based methods in online sessions

Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on specific problems and gives concrete exercises to practice between sessions, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT offers step-by-step techniques for managing intense feelings, handling conflict, and reducing impulsive responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss goals and preferences with each person and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs change.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. Talk with her about what works best for timing and structure so sessions can fit into everyday life.