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 experience. 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.
Professional experience
13 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety LGBTQ+ related issues Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Coping with life changes
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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michelle Smith. 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.
She has known me for a month or 2 and it has been great to get to know the many layers of me as we explore together.
Written on Aug 07, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s been very patient and understanding about my situation.
Written on Jul 06, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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
Love her
Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Feels like I'm talking to a friend!
Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
I appreciate how straight to the point Michelle is, and how she has helped me realized I’m not going crazy, but rather there are legitimate roots to the challenges I’ve been facing. She has also gives me food for thought and practical steps to take to address those challenges and work through them.
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle rocks!
Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Really thankful for Michelle. She’s always there for me, and has made such a big difference in my life.
Written on Feb 22, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's A Great Listener, And Very Informative
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Michelle is truly remarkable and a pleasure to work with. Her extensive knowledge and background in therapy make me feel safe, and I’m confident that we can work through things together. She listens without judgment and lets you feel heard. Highly recommend anyone to work with Michelle.
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle is the best! Very qualified and an excellent listener!
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Consistent, thoughtful, helps provide insight in a non judge mental way
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Good listener and gives good feedback/insight.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Really thank you for Michelle's help and her support as well during this time for me to comfortably sharing my thoughts. She is a professional and also encourage myself to look for different perspective and being a caring therapist as well. Hope to see her be a blessing as well for others.
Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month
Michelle is a kind thoughtful person easy to talk with and a good listener
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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