Work with Michelle Kessler (LCDC-Licensed, Professional, Clinical, Counselor)

About me

I am an independently licensed counselor. I have been counseling for the past 10 years. Over the years, I have had the humbling experience of listening and empowering others be a better version of themselves. I have worked with all ages including those who benefited from play therapy to those who reside in a nursing home. I have a blended approach to counseling based on the clients situational stressors. I have also provided counseling through the eyes of a Christian for those who desire to incorporate God into our sessions. My end goal in counseling is to empower individuals to break any identified cycle of dysfunction for the next generation of their family. I have a calm and empathetic approach and set solid boundaries with my clients.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
Michelle Kessler, LCDC
**AT THIS TIME, I CAN NO LONGER SCHEDULE EVENING APPOINTMENTS AS NO MORE ARE AVAILABLE. I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE!

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Depression

Also experienced in:
LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Blended Family Issues , Body Image , Cancer , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Dependent Personality , Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) , Emptiness , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Hospice and End of Life Counseling , Intellectual Disability , Isolation/Loneliness , Jealousy , Life Purpose , Midlife Crisis , Military and Veterans Issues , Mood Disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Personality Disorders , Postpartum Depression , Post-traumatic Stress , Pregnancy and Childbirth , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Trichotillomania , Women's Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

IL LCPC 180.012146

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michelle Kessler. 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.

Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Michelle was awesome! I joined therapy for the first time in my life and was very nervous at first but Michelle made me feel very comfortable in our chats. Every day I felt like I could talk through issues with her and we would find a solution. Would recommend Michelle to anyone!

Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues

Michelle is very responsive, is great at listener, and brings forth a level of empathy that doesn’t make me feel like I am stupid or crazy. She is so understanding and compassionate about my situation and doesn’t push me in any direction. She allows self discovery and gives tasks to do between sessions to assist in that self discover. I would HIGHLY recommend her!

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