Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) who works with couples and family counseling, individual adults and adolescents, and loves to engage in play therapy with children by addressing a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self esteem, abuse, trauma, PTSD, attachment, and couple and family relations. She utilizes a person-centered and strengths-based counseling approach, and incorporates existentialism, mindfulness, and self-compassion into her work.

Michelle deeply believes in the intrinsic worth of every human being and seeks to help clients recognize their strengths and gifts as they work through challenging situations. She has a strong belief that individuals have an innate need for acceptance and an emotional connection with others to achieve true wellness, and she strives to provide both during her sessions.

Michelle is a Level 2 Gottman Certified Therapist and has received additional training in couples and family counseling.

Michelle earned a Bachelors of Music degree in Media Music from Brigham Young University-Provo and holds a Master’s of Counseling degree from Idaho State University in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling.