Michelle is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in guiding clients through some of their most challenging times. She believes that difficult moments often present the greatest opportunities for growth and healing. Committed to fostering change in individuals and their relationships, Michelle is continually inspired by the progress that emerges when initiative is taken. Her overarching goal is to help clients navigate their issues, leverage their strengths, and cultivate a sense of well-being, ultimately leading them to feel empowered and fulfilled. As a trauma-informed therapist, Michelle employs a strengths-based approach and draws upon an integrative perspective that incorporates mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused strategies, self-relationship theories, and various modalities to promote personal transformation. Clients can benefit from her diverse array of creative strategies and skills tailored to their unique needs. By combining Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and expressive art therapies, Michelle provides valuable insights and pathways towards a healthier mindset and lifestyle.