I am a mental health counselor licensed in Vermont. I am also an alcohol and drug counselor and am happy to treat co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse). I specialize in working with adults with depression, anxiety, grief, complicated grief as well as with issues with communication, confidence and identify issues.
My approach is to listen and then to reflect back what I hear to be sure I have captured my patient's struggle. From there, we work together to develop skills to help the patient to be able to more successfully navigate their life.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Personality Disorders, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
VT LCMHC 068.0134126
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michele Pilz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Divine timing brought me to my awesome therapist who has made herself available to me when I need her... scheduled or unscheduled. True gem!!
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Only one session so far but she was easy to speak with and helped me move into my issues. Never done this before!
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She listens to concerns I have brought up or feelings of anxiety and asks questions that allow me to expand on the emotions I may be feeling and how they affect my day to day living. She also provides constructive feedback and thoughtful responses.
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She is patient, calm, personable and listens well. She offers gentle suggestions and provides homework sheets in areas where I need work.
Provides affirmations that encourage me.
Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Michele is awesome, easy to talk to, and has been extremely helpful over the last months. I can not recommend her highly enough!
Written on Dec 15, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michele is my first ever therapist and I hit the lottery by BetterHelp suggesting her to me. She has been beyond helpful, kind, and understanding. Her patience, knowledge and expertise is unmatched. She is professional, honest, and truly cares because it shows in every session. She has made a true impact on me and I can only assume for the rest of her patients as well.
Written on Aug 19, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 4 months on issues concerning addictions