As a licensed therapist in Texas and Maryland, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice is deeply committed to creating an affirming, inclusive space that honors each person's unique journey. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, trauma recovery, and personal growth. I am also comfortable discussing anything and everything that may be clinically relevant to your healing journey.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, humorous, client-centered, and direct, with expertise in addressing social anxiety, self-esteem challenges, communication difficulties, trauma, and identity-related concerns. I'm particularly passionate about helping people navigate complex trauma, working with LGBTQ+ individuals, those processing life changes, and people seeking deeper self-understanding.
I believe in empowering clients to develop resilience, cultivate self-love, and create meaningful personal transformation. Whether you're struggling with workplace dynamics, relationship patterns, or personal healing, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
MD LCSW-C 34278
TX LCSW 57878
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I have been going to therapy for 14 years. Michelle is the best therapist I have ever had and would recommend to anyone.
Written on Jun 16, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
This is a game changer. I should have done it sooner
Written on May 02, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Ms. Smith is attentive, professional, empathetic, straightforward , and has integrity.
Would highly recommend to anyone that needs a great therapist.
Written on Apr 18, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
She does great work
Written on Mar 06, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
So far I like her. She listens very well. If she could intervene more and give advice more I would welcome it. Some times I just need to vent and sometimes I need advice and direction. I am working on a better relationship with my daughter. She is demonstrating more of a effort
Written on Feb 27, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
I feel like she has helped me through a difficult time.
Written on Feb 17, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes