- 33 years experience
- Client-centered care
- CBT methods
About Michelle
She added Christian-based therapy two years ago in response to community interest, and this option is available alongside her other work. Michelle often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts her style to each persons needs.
Michelle has practical experience around family court matters and understands how parenting after separation can feel. She also pays attention to caregiver stress, codependency, and issues that touch on identity and life purpose. Sessions can address specific problems like communication difficulties, commitment concerns, or fertility-related stress.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps set small goals people can try between sessions. Michelle also brings an openness to alternative health and medicinal approaches when those topics come up in treatment planning.
People who want a therapist who balances empathy with practical strategies may find her style helpful. She encourages anyone considering therapy to take that first step and will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their situation and goals.
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Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
How Michelles Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, respect, and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client. This approach helps when people need acceptance and a space to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings. Sessions often include clear steps and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. The plan can evolve as progress is made so the approach stays useful and relevant.
For practical matters, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, allow brief check-ins during a workday, or let someone avoid being on camera when that is preferred. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions feel usable and effective while matching the approach to a person's everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with relationship and family issues, parenting struggles, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems are also listed focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens, asks direct questions, and works with clients to set small, achievable steps between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 33 years of professional experience and has worked with people across many relationship and family situations. She also has experience related to the Family Court System.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as MN Psychologist LP3155 and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule according to therapist availability.