Michelle Pliska, LPC-MH, LPCC

Michelle Pliska, LPC-MH, LPCC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with LGBT concerns, caregiver strain, and feelings of isolation. Michelle writes and listens with warmth and respect to help people take steps forward.

She brings 18 years of professional experience working in clinical mental health and educational settings. That background includes time in middle and high schools, college environments, and juvenile justice. Michelle uses traditional talk therapy alongside creative methods such as music and art when those approaches feel helpful.

Sessions focus on practical next steps and clearer thinking. Michelle aims to make space for strong emotions and to name what matters most to each person. She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Michelle supports people handling caregiver issues, money stress, workplace difficulties, and questions about life purpose or midlife transitions. She also helps people work through abandonment, guilt, shame, and communication problems.

When people begin with Michelle, they can expect a calm, nonjudgmental setting where they are heard. She works collaboratively to set goals and choose methods that fit the person’s needs and rhythm of life. For session options, please confirm current formats before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and traditional talk therapy to help people manage anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. Talk therapy focuses on understanding thoughts and feelings, setting goals, and practicing new ways of coping. It can help when stress or low mood makes daily life harder.

She also integrates creative methods such as music and art to support expression when words are hard to find. These activities can help people process strong emotions, access memories, and try new ways of communicating difficult experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to what feels manageable and useful for the client.

For practical online therapy details, please confirm current session formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, reducing travel time, and keeping appointments during transitions. If you want to explore how sessions could fit your routine, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a time.