- Trauma and abuse focus
- Addiction recovery support
- Practical coping skills
About Michella
She brings five years of counseling experience and aims to meet clients where they are. Sessions often look at patterns in thinking and behavior, while also honoring personal values and spiritual questions. That mix is meant to help people build better day-to-day coping skills.
Michella integrates several therapeutic methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and narrative ideas. She uses these tools to address issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with workplace strain, career transitions, and the stress of caregiving.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida A&M University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Argosy University in Atlanta, GA. She holds LPC credentials in Georgia, Alabama, and Virginia. Her approach values unconditional positive regard and patient listening.
People who choose her often want practical skills alongside space to tell their story. She works with adults on recovery from substance issues when clients are sober and engaged in recovery. Prospective clients in Georgia can confirm current session options before scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches for online counseling
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people feel understood and can explore their concerns at their own pace. It often helps with trust issues, self-esteem, and processing difficult life events.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and day-to-day coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship stress, and intense mood swings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and then use techniques from different methods to fit those goals. That means plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Because session formats are not fully specified in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to check in between commitments. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred, while video visits allow for visual cues and a fuller therapeutic exchange. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with adults on issues like depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship stress, career challenges, and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered, combining practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical behavior tools with narrative and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of counseling experience with adult clients and has worked with people facing substance use recovery and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with licensure noted in Georgia and also holds LPC credentials in Alabama and Virginia; her practice is based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions telemental health for clients in recovery and sober; confirm current session formats before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.