Michelle Anderson is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (MA, LMFT) with a passion for empowering adults and teens alike. Guided by the belief that 'We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.' - Brené Brown, she works closely with individuals aged 18-40 to enhance self-esteem, acknowledge their worth, establish boundaries, and process trauma. Michelle's practice emphasizes the importance of the relationship clients have with themselves, fostering healthy connections in all aspects of their lives. She also enjoys supporting high school-aged teenagers in addressing various challenges, including managing anxiety and depression, exploring gender and orientation, and navigating friendships and dating. Her therapeutic approach embraces compassion and accountability, encouraging individuals to achieve meaningful change. By integrating humanistic theory with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, Michelle equips clients with effective coping skills while challenging negative narratives. Additionally, her experience in domestic violence work allows her to educate clients about recognizing unhealthy behaviors, identifying red flags, and setting healthy boundaries. Michelle’s guiding principle is that knowledge is power, especially in the journey to breaking the cycle of abuse.