Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here!
Hi, I’m Michelle, a therapist in Carrollton, TX.
If you’ve made it to this page, there’s probably a reason you’re considering therapy. Maybe you know something needs to change, but you’re not quite sure where to start. Or maybe you’ve been putting it off because life is busy, asking for help feels uncomfortable, or you keep thinking you should be able to handle things yourself.
You don’t have to know exactly what you want from therapy yet. We can start by getting to know each other and talking about what brought you here.
My Approach to Therapy
Therapy with me is a place where you can show up as you are and be honest about what’s going on—even when it’s hard to put into words. My approach is collaborative—we’ll work together to understand what’s going on, what you need, and what you may want to change.
I’ll listen, ask questions, and challenge you when it’s helpful. And while therapy can involve difficult conversations, it doesn’t have to feel serious all the time. There’s room for laughter, too.
Sometimes our work may involve responding differently to anxious or intrusive thoughts. Other times, it may mean working through painful experiences, changing patterns that no longer work for you, or making space for feelings you’ve pushed aside.
Whatever brings you in, therapy is a place where you can focus on yourself.
Who I Work With
I often work with people who are used to being there for everyone else and are realizing they need some support, too.
You might be:
Overthinking everything and struggling to turn your mind off
Managing anxious or intrusive thoughts while keeping up with everyday life
Finding that difficult experiences from your past are still showing up in your life
Feeling burnt out from constantly pushing through
Navigating pregnancy, postpartum, loss, or the demands of parenthood
Used to being the “reliable one,” even when you’re running on empty
You don’t have to be in crisis to come to therapy.
You just have to be ready for something to feel different.
Why this work matters to me
I’m drawn to working with people who are used to being the dependable one—the person who keeps going, takes care of what needs to be done, and often puts themselves last. I’ve seen how easy it is to get into that pattern, and how hard it can be to ask for help when you’re so used to handling things yourself.
That’s a big part of why I value this work. I get to know people beyond what they’re struggling with and give them a place where they can be honest about the things they may not say anywhere else.
For me, therapy starts with the relationship. I want you to feel like you can be yourself in therapy—not like you need to say the “right” thing or show up a certain way. You can expect me to be genuine and engaged, with room for humor when it naturally comes up.
I’m not here to tell you who you should be or how you should live your life. I’m here to help you understand yourself better, figure out what you need, and make changes that feel right for you.
My Professional Background
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Master’s in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas (2015)
Bachelor’s in Arts degrees in Psychology and Women’s Studies from the University of Kansas (2002)
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Intimate Partner Violence Agency
Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization
Private Practice
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EMDR Trained
Maternal Mental Health Training with Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Training
Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) Training
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training
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American Counseling Association (ACA)
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Postpartum Support International (PSI)