Michelle Smith, LPC, LIMHP
Helping people rebuild and find authenticity
Details
| Name | Michelle Smith |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LIMHP |
| Based in | Nebraska |
| Licensed in | Nebraska, Colorado |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Michelle
Michelle Smith is a licensed therapist working from Nebraska with 15 years of experience. She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. Michelle focuses on helping people rebuild after setbacks and find a truer sense of self.
She helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders in straightforward ways. Michelle also supports those facing grief, burnout, trauma, and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to identity concerns such as gender dysphoria and LGBT-related stress.
Background and approach
Her approach centers on listening and telling stories differently. She uses Narrative ideas to help people reframe experiences and see new possibilities. She also draws on evidence-based tools matched to each person's needs, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sessions typically focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Michelle helps clients sort priorities, practice new communication habits, and build boundaries. She also works on patterns tied to attachment, abandonment, and family of origin issues.
People looking for support around relationships, parenting stress, career transitions, or life purpose will find direct, compassionate guidance. Michelle aims to make therapy usable in daily life so clients can notice small changes that add up. To begin, she walks clients through a clear plan and tailors the pace to each person.
Her style is steady, warm, and goal-oriented, with room for reflection and practical problem solving.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Michelle works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michelle directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michelle directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapies work online
Michelle often blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas in online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people hold about themselves and helps rewrite those stories to open up new choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, while helping people commit to actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns from early life and helps people develop safer ways of connecting with others.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She treats the first sessions as a collaboration to figure out what methods fit best for someone’s goals and pace. Together the client and therapist will try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls are useful for full-session conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and messaging let people send thoughts between sessions, use shorter check-ins, and keep momentum on tricky days. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or school schedules while keeping the therapeutic focus intact.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, trauma, and burnout. Other areas include relationship strain, parenting stress, career issues, and identity matters like gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, steady, and practical. She listens for stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those stories into workable next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of life challenges. Her work combines narrative ideas with evidence-informed techniques.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and LIMHP credentials and practices from Nebraska. The credentials listed are CO LPC and NE LIMHP as provided.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer therapy sessions as needed.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Michelle?
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