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Stress, burnout, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure of constantly holding it all together - sound familiar? My clients are ambitious, capable people who are quietly struggling, and seek not only to feel better but also to understand themselves better in the process.

My approach is warm, inquisitive, and solution-oriented.

If your goal is to strengthen relationships, navigate life transitions, and create a life that feels more connected, meaningful, and sustainable, then I'm your huckleberry. Whether you're navigating a challenging season, feeling stuck, or simply looking to live more intentionally, our work together will be a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I've been in the social work field for over 17 years, working case management services but the last 10 years, my professional focus includes working with adults living with Substance Use Disorders and other co-occurring disorders such as anxiety and depression. Outside of work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I value balance, lifelong learning, and meaningful connections. I believe these experiences help me stay grounded and present in both my personal and professional life.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be themselves. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University and have been practicing for nearly five years, with experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, including motor vehicle accident trauma and injury. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, honoring each person’s strengths while moving at a pace that feels right for you.

Some experiences change the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us.

Whether you're grieving a loss, recovering from trauma, navigating a mental health challenge, or trying to regain your footing after a difficult season of life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by emotions that seem impossible to untangle on your own.

I'm Michelle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, PTSD, and major life challenges. Through my experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as crisis intervention work, I've had the privilege of helping people navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. One thing I've learned is that healing rarely happens all at once—it happens one step, one conversation, and one breakthrough at a time.

My goal is to provide a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to move forward.

As a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist, my relationship with my client is the most important aspect of the process. I strive for connection and a collaborative spirit. It is always my goal to help the client with their unique and special needs. Whether someone struggles with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, or general relational issues, I want to develop a plan with them that will be customized to their needs, and specific to what their desired outcome is.

With my extensive training and lived experiences, I aim to empower individuals and couples to lead their “best emotional life. Through our work together, my goal is to help each client gain awareness, hope and perhaps healing. I have been an Licensed Professional Counselor for over 14 years. I have a Master's degree in Counseling and a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. I provide telehealth counseling to individuals ages 18-80 and couples. My counseling ability addresses a myriad of life events including anxiety, depression. navigating career changes, relationship issues, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss, spiritual concerns.