Hello, my name is Michelle and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. I have over 18 years of varied experience with adults, children, and teens with varied mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, history of trauma and PTSD, reactive attachment behaviors, family issues, parenting, and life changes. To better serve those I work with, I have begun to incorporate EMDR and Sand tray to address many issues in the therapeutic setting. I also have experience with use of CBT, TFCBT, DBT and emotion focused therapy.
I seek to provide a safe, comfortable space for counseling where clients feel supported, heard and can be open to learn about themselves and embrace the journey of change. My counseling style is caring, compassionate and honest. I am often solution focused but do use the best approach based on client need and personality. We will work together to find the best way to address your goals and specific needs.
I applaud your willingness to begin the counseling journey. It takes courage to be vulnerable with another person to move toward a better place in life. I am delighted that you would consider me to help you find your best self and life.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TN LPC 1918
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Michelle offers a knowledgeable perspective that is usually thought-provoking for me in the hours and days following our sessions. I appreciate her patience, guidance, and authenticity.
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle is hands down, the BEST therapist I have been too in my life. I have always struggled to have a really good connection with my therapist but Michelle makes it so easy to open up too. She makes me feel comfortable enough to talk about anything and everything that is going on in my life and her approach to therapy is very comforting. I can’t sing her praises enough!!
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
She is a good therapist, but sometimes she has booking mistakes in which schedules get conflicted.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She’s been great so far.
Written on Jul 01, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Michelle is fabulous. I’ve spent years trying to find a therapist I was happy with. Michelle checks all the boxes. I’m so thankful I found her and better help,
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Michelle makes me feel valid and comfortable
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem