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Michelle Kisler

Therapist · Pennsylvania

Michelle Kisler, LPC

Compassionate counselor focusing on everyday coping

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  • Carer-focused support
  • Practical coping tools
  • Neurodivergent-affirming care

About Michelle

Michelle Kisler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. Michelle also supports parents and caregivers who feel worn down by long-term demands and compassion fatigue.

She uses plain, practical conversations and listens closely so people feel heard. Sessions emphasize the whole person - thoughts, feelings, and daily life - and are paced to each person’s needs. Michelle aims to help clients find clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better ways to cope day to day.

Her approach blends several methods, including client-centered work that follows the person’s priorities, cognitive behavioral techniques for changing unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness to build calm focus. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are used to set realistic goals and take useful steps forward.

Michelle has spent nearly two decades working with diverse individuals. She brings sensitivity to cultural differences and experience supporting people who are neurodivergent, hearing impaired, have intellectual disability, or face caregiving challenges. Her background also includes work related to trauma, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and mood disorders.

People who choose Michelle typically want practical tools plus supportive listening. She aims to help people clarify priorities, reduce overwhelm, and move toward daily routines that feel more manageable. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and follow the site matching steps.

Michelle holds the LPC credential in Pennsylvania and conducts work in English for people located in that state.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers an accepting, nonjudgmental stance and helps clients name priorities and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether more CBT skills, mindfulness practice, or client-centered talking fits best. Goals, preferences, and daily routines guide those choices so work feels relevant and doable.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use practices and worksheets between sessions to build new habits. Licensed professionals aim to match pace and tools to each person's life so progress happens step by step.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Michelle supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and mood disorders. She also helps with caregiver issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related challenges, and trauma recovery.

What is the general style of therapy offered?

Sessions blend client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. The emphasis is on clear goals and usable tools.

How much experience does the therapist have?

She has 17 years of professional experience working with diverse individuals and a range of concerns related to mood, trauma, and caregiving stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

The clinician holds an LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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