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Michelle Rittenour, LPC

Addictions Relationships Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

My approach to therapy centers on helping clients discover their purpose and meaning in life. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool for change, and I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make their own decisions and work toward their goals.

In addition to my private practice, I have experience providing both individual and group therapy across a variety of clinical settings. Much of my work has involved supporting clients impacted by alcohol and drug dependency through group facilitation and prevention services.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my master’s degree in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman’s University. I also hold a certification in Gerontology from the University of Texas at Arlington.

My areas of specialty include:

• Substance and alcohol abuse
• Geriatric issues
• Depression and anxiety
• Women’s issues
• Life transitions

Professional experience

11 yrs in practice
Addictions Relationships Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LPC 74046

Reviews

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Above and beyond. Always there when needed

Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Michelle has been warm and engaging. She provided me with good tools to use for my situation.

Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd

She always has the right thing to say when i need to hear it the most.

Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatig

She is always understanding and patient with me and I enjoy talking to her

Written on Apr 04, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Kind and understanding. Doesn’t judge and relates on personal levels. I appreciate her humor

Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is great. The conversation is smooth and she provides feedback. It doesn’t feel like I’m talking to myself.

Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem