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Are you struggling to cope with a new “normal” of life? You're doing the best you can, AND you can do better!
I believe everyone has the potential to manifest a life worth living, and I would love to help you take the steps towards making your vision your reality. With over 10 years experience in the mental health field, I have supported countless individuals and families achieve their goals through therapy, and look forward to the opportunity to serve you today.
I am formally trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and I am also a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provider as well. I utilize an eclectic approach to support the unique needs you are coming to services to gain support for.
I have worked with clients of all backgrounds from a variety of different age groups, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. I provide a client-centered, non-judgmental approach and will meet you where you are at to help support you in reaching your goals through this uncertain time period. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help. If you are ready to take the next step I look forward to the opportunity to bring a fresh perspective and help you navigate to your true potential!
Professional experience
9yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
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.
Michelle has been amazing to work with, she has been very calming and reassuring throughout all of our sessions. I love that our sessions are based on you actually doing the work for yourself because your the one that wants it. She’s a great support system and the best therapist I have found.
Written on Sep 09, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I think Michelle Smith is great! I feel like she really listens and gives me great advice. I really like has she correctly summarizes the session in writing back to me. Not only does it show that she was listening, but when I read it back, it makes me realize where I am at by reading the summary of what I said in the session. I think she is a great person that really cares. I would recommend Michelle to anyone.
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Michelle knows just the right things to say when I need to hear them. She gives feedback but does so in a gentle way. I never feel judged. She is truly a safe person to talk to.
Written on Jul 29, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Michelle is so empathic and compassionate. I really appreciate the way in which she listens to me and challenges me to grow.
Written on Jul 09, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Michelle has made my journey through therapy a caring, enlightening, and rewarding one.
Written on Jun 28, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Michelle is empathetic, supportive, and provides excellent suggestions for positive actions.
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Michelle was amazing to work with.
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Has always been a FANTASTIC therapist, listening and providing solutions in a way I understand and helping support me while implementing them
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I have had mostly very good therapists but I enjoy and benefit from Michelle the most by quite a bit. In the first place I know it is difficult, communication wise, to understand my explanations and thoughts but Michelle does this far better than others. If I compare it to a typical meditation of mine, my mind keeps jumping around, sometimes completely not ever hearing the words or being mindful at all but when speaking to Michelle she always seems to be listening and processing every word. It makes it so much easier for me to express myself. And her responses in terms of homework or ideas at what I should investigate outside of the appointment are usually spot on
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
As I am new to therapy, Michelle has been both understanding and able to challenge me to learn more about myself.
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Michelle has given me excellent advice on and is such a great listener
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Michelle is an amazing therapist, I could not have made all the progress I have to accept my true self without her help! She is absolutely the best!!!
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
My therapist Michelle has been so helpful! I love how her tips made me think more about how my brain works, and she’s helped me a lot with assertive but effective communication. I highly recommend!
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Has been the best year I have had in therapy, she is always so patient and celebrates my accomplishments with me
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Michelle has been an invaluable guide and mentor as I have been healing from my trauma. As we work together, the is kind, and supportive. She is honest Nd holds me accountable for my commitments. She has helped me learn to be more kind to myself, showing me how my self-talk was as harsh as anything I heard from others. Our journey together has been difficult, sometimes painful, but incredibly satisfying when I look back from whare I am now.
Written on Nov 24, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Michelle always knows exactly what I need to continue my growth in therapy. She provides valuable homework that allows smooth transitions into the next topic. I feel less anxious and guilty discussing things that I have kept buried for so long.
Written on Nov 05, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Absolutely love Michelle! She is incredible, so kind, so non-judgemental and she feels like you're talking to a friend. She's really good at responding and asking the relevant questions! :)
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
I appreciate her input and how respectful she is to me
Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
michelle is a fantastic therapist- she's funny, personable, super talkative and positive and just generally makes me feel happy every time i get off the phone with her. she makes me feel better just by talking to me because her energy is so calming. would highly recommend to anyone!
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I like her so far have my first video call scheduled I am excited to go on this path
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I feel confident and hopeful.
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s professional and knows what she’s doing to help you feel comfortable with your healing process
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Michelle is very engaged, compassionate, and focused on ideas and approaches that help me move forward.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Michelle has been a great help :) she is easy to talk to and i always feel heard by her.
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
My time communicating with Michelle has been very helpful. I don’t get time to journal or respond to messages from her until just before I go to bed. It is helpful to get my thoughts out and my questions asked knowing I will have a response when I wake up. I have yet to book a live session however when I send her a message or complete a worksheet I always have a response the next morning when I get up.
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Working with Michelle has greatly improved my life. I went into therapy for relationship help but she has helped me with the most important relationship I have, myself! She is attentive and compassionate and humorous, and I am happy to have been matched with her!
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Michelle is patient with me and ready to help me learn in our live sessions. I’m grateful to not feel pressured to use this app but also she encourages me to slowly start using it more. She makes me less nervous!!
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Michelle is wonderful! She has been a great help in focusing me on core issues to address. The journal/reflection prompts help me make progress during the week to get the most out of my time with her. I have only ever tried weekly 60 minute sessions before, so this format is new to me. I like the homework during the week and the touch base/focusing we have in our sessions. It feels like more active, self directed work. I highly recommend Michelle.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and relationship issues
I've been having weekly therapy sessions with Michelle for a couple months now, and have found them to be very helpful. As someone who was nervous about starting online therapy, and kept finding excuses to put it off for months, I'm really happy I took the leap and contacted Better Help. Furthermore, I'm pleased with being paired with Michelle, as she has been able to help me navigate, process and understand several problems/difficulties I've been having in my life. I look forward to continuing to work through my issues with her.
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, adhd, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
I'm always grateful
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, eating disorders, compassion fatigue, and lgbt
I adore Michelle! She provides a safe and judgement free space and I throughly enjoy chatting with her every week. Especially as someone who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community, it is rare I feel this safe and open with someone. Highly recommend!
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
My God, Michelle knows what’s up!! I’ve made more progress in four months than I have in a whole year with a previous therapist.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
To keep short & sweet, Michelle has changed my life for the better and she is absolutely amazing.
Written on Mar 13, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
In my sessions, when I'm speaking about the work I'm doing to better myself, Michelle often says "I like that." It might seem like a little thing to most, but to me it means everything.
Written on Mar 06, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I highly recommend Michelle, she's been a fantastic therapist. She's taken the time to get to know me; Michelle approaches each session with a positivity, calmness, and insight that sets the perfect balance between listening, guiding, and advising.
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I am someone with social anxiety, therefore, I was nervous of starting therapy. I was unsure of whether i would even do more than one session or if I'd gain anything useful from therapy. I can honestly say Michelle has been a great help. I've a number of sessions completed now. I look forward to our weekly session. She has given me different anxiety reduction exercises to try; helping me to find what works. She is always patient and understanding. Anytime I've messaged she has been quick to respond. Knowing I can communicate through video or messages is a win for someone with anxiety. The tailored journal prompts and affirmations are a definite favourite of mine. I'd 100% recommend her to others.
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I've gone through 4 therapists on BetterHelp since I started in Spring 2021 but Michelle is the first one I feel like actually makes an effort to have a conversation with you. It's nice to have a therapist with an engaging personality!
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Just getting started and she is fantastic already. She reaches out to me so much with so many different options and ways of thinking. I'm excited about this journey with her.
Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Excellent therapist. Michelle is really easy to communicate with and very understanding. She has given me some of the tools to use in my life that has benefited me greatly already. Would recommend to any friend!
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle is great at giving resources, she does Mindful Monday's where she sends you something that either is tailored to you or something random like meditation exercise. She's a good listener but short half an hour sessions leave me feeling unfulfilled. I'm not sure I'm really getting much out of our sessions. She's fine I promise. I was really hoping she would motivate me more but she hasn't. I hear from her twice a week if I don't reach out. She is kind and understanding. She never makes me feel weird about things I tell her. After each session I should make sure to send me something that relates to the session, more resources or exercises. Which is fine, even really good. I like reading things that may help. Just hearing them it's not enough for me.
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
It’s going really well!
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Michelle is awesome I love talking to her inside and out side of sessions she checks on me everyday she stays on top of things and I would have to say in one session I feel I got more done then the years I was talking to a coht in the office thanks for everything you are awsome
Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
Michelle is a very conscious listener, and always has great advice. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Michelle has helped me become aware of the negative thoughts and feelings towards myself and has shown me ways to help combat those. I love all the resources she sends me to help with my journey of healing from battling cancer twice and the anxiety that comes from going through traumatic experiences. I look forward to engaging with her more.
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Very understanding
Written on Dec 25, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
So far she seems to be very good at listening and understanding what I’m dealing with. She’s been very good at giving me resources to help me build on what we discuss in therapy.
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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