- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma informed care
- Career and life changes
About Michelle
Her approach centers on compassion and collaboration. Michelle works with clients on issues such as social anxiety, attachment difficulties, mood regulation challenges, obsessions and compulsions, and the effects of trauma and domestic violence. She aims to make room for each person's story and strengths while addressing immediate struggles.
Sessions are aimed at building coping skills and clearer communication. Michelle helps people notice unhelpful thinking and daily habits, then try different strategies to change them. She emphasizes small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life rather than sweeping promises.
Michelle also supports people dealing with career stress and transitions. She helps clients sort priorities, manage work-related anxiety, and plan next steps when life changes feel overwhelming. The work often blends practical problem solving with emotional support.
In therapy she listens for patterns in thoughts and routines that keep problems going. From there she helps clients experiment with new behaviors and ways of thinking. The focus is on steady progress and actionable tools that clients can use between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Approaches for changing thoughts and daily habits
Michelle draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts and everyday routines shape feelings and behavior. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and compulsive urges. This is useful for social anxiety, obsessive patterns, and worry.Another approach concentrates on building concrete habits and skills to manage stress and mood regulation. This involves breaking larger problems into small steps, practicing new behaviors between sessions, and reinforcing routines that support emotional stability. This approach can help with addictions, disruptive mood regulation, and coping during life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients take part in deciding which exercises and priorities feel most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting care into busy schedules, reducing travel time, and making brief check-ins easier during a workday. Online work can also let clients practice skills in the places where they face challenges most often.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, DMDD, domestic violence, OCD and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a compassionate, collaborative style focused on practical steps. Sessions emphasize noticing thinking and daily habits, then trying manageable strategies to change them.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Michelle has three years of experience as a practicing clinician. She is based in Oklahoma and works as a licensed clinical social worker.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.