Micah Shuey, LMHC

Micah Shuey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana who brings more than a decade of direct counseling experience and over 20 years working in the mental health field. She is also a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional, a credential that indicates specialized training in evidence-based approaches to reduce anxiety and its impact on daily life. Micah has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, addictions, challenges with motivation, and issues around self-esteem and confidence.

Much of her clinical work has focused on individuals diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. She aims to cultivate an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings honestly and at their own pace. Micah emphasizes practical steps alongside empathetic listening, helping clients identify goals and build skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, she offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process and partners with clients who are ready to move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Micah primarily draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, accepting environment where the client leads the pace of exploration and the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach helps people build self-understanding and confidence. CBT is a structured method that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to change, which can be especially helpful for addiction and behavior change.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Micah works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of support when life circumstances change, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented treatment.