- Client-centered focus
- CBT and DBT skills
- Recovery support
About Michella
Michella combines client-centered work with cognitive and behavioral tools to address everyday struggles. She uses techniques that help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new coping skills. Mindfulness and narrative ideas are included to help people reconnect with values and meaning.
She has supported people through substance recovery, working with clients who are in recovery and sober. She also helps those dealing with grief, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, sleep problems, and the demands of caregiving and work. Additional focus areas include multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and issues facing young adults and women.
Michella earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida A & M University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Argosy University in Atlanta, Georgia. She holds LPC credentials in Georgia and nearby states as noted in her background.
In session she emphasizes unconditional positive regard and a supportive presence. Sessions tend to be straightforward and collaborative, with concrete exercises and gentle reflection so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Georgia, Virginia
Languages
English
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and supported; it helps with motivation, self-worth, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that many people use to manage anger, intense emotions, and crises.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, daily life, and what feels most helpful. This collaborative planning can change as needs change over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel, and keep therapy consistent during life transitions. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when attention or bandwidth is limited. Overall, online appointments can reduce the time cost of attending while still allowing hands-on skill practice and reflection with a licensed professional.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Michella works with stress, anxiety, depression, substance and alcohol concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, anger, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She blends cognitive-behavioral tools, DBT skills, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to help people make practical changes.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of clinical experience working primarily with adult women on a range of concerns, including recovery from substance use and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Georgia. Her listed credentials include GA LPC and AL LPC as provided in her background.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
