I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State with over 6 years of experience working as therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including combat trauma, military sexual trauma, childhood abuse and childhood sexual abuse issues, rape victims, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, sleep issues, grief, TBI, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and solution-focused therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage and strength to seek help for a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WA LMHC 60938979
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I love how Michelle can be herself when speaking to me, giving me spiritual ideas to cope. I truly enjoy Michelle. I look forward to more sessions with her.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michelle is a great therapist. She was extremely understanding and made me feel extremely comfortable during every one of our sessions. I always felt understood and never felt judged. The environment she creates is calm and friendly, yet reassuring and understanding. I was always looking forward to sessions, excited to share with her the things I have accomplished while using the tools she taught me. I will forever remember the things she has taught me and will continue trying to grow with the tools she has given me. If I ever need to come back to therapy, it will 1,000% be with Michelle.
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Michelle was patient, kind and caring exactly what you want in a therapist!
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
A person you can definitely learn from and grow from
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Michelle is very knowledgeable, compassionate and real.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue