- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship conflict
- Self esteem work
About Michelle
Michelle aims to keep sessions direct and practical. She helps people talk through current problems, recognize personal strengths, and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what steps a person can take next.
She has worked with issues such as intimacy-related concerns, infertility and postpartum challenges, blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and family of origin problems. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and the aftermath of infidelity.
Michelle approaches therapy as a collaborative effort. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and suggests concrete strategies to test between sessions. She emphasizes building confidence and practical skills for day-to-day life.
People who feel unsure about work, purpose, or relationships will find a straightforward focus on decisions and next steps. To begin, readers should use the site’s matching and scheduling tools to set up an initial visit and confirm current session options.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- North Carolina · C006429
- LCMHC
- North Carolina · 17589
- LPC
- South Carolina · 10079
- NPI
- 1407556392
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
How Michelle Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns that cause distress. One common method involves identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep anxiety and low mood active, then practicing small changes to test what helps. This approach suits problems like stress, anxiety, confidence, and coping with life changes.Another approach focuses on relationships and communication. Sessions look at how people interact, what gets in the way of intimacy or trust, and practical ways to try different responses. This can help with relationship conflict, intimacy issues, and family communication problems.
Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process. Michelle will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She checks in and adjusts the plan as needed rather than assuming one way fits everyone.
Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions without a commute, or meetings when travel or scheduling would otherwise block in-person visits.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and life purpose concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a direct, collaborative approach that identifies unhelpful patterns and tests practical strategies. Sessions focus on small, actionable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in counseling and social work settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by completing the short matching questionnaire on the site.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Good to know
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