Michele Klahr, LPC

Michele Klahr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 25 years of clinical experience. She has spent the past 19 years working within a large medical hospital, where she evaluates the mental health needs of medical patients and provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services. Her hospital-based work has given her extensive exposure to acute presentations and the skills to respond effectively when people are in immediate distress.

Michele works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression. She also has a focused interest in the management of personality disorders, particularly Borderline Personality Disorder, and brings practical strategies to help clients navigate complex relational and emotional patterns. Her approach blends attention to immediate safety and stabilization with longer-term skill building to support improved daily functioning.

Clients find Michele to be a steady, experienced partner for change who acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help. She aims to support individuals through transitions and challenges, helping them move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life while respecting each person’s pace and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Michele Klahr

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own goals. This approach helps people who need a compassionate space to explore feelings, values, and identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be useful for addictions, behavior change, and readiness-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michele Klahr works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This partnership helps tailor sessions so they are relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy with Michele includes options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier for clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping therapy fit more naturally into daily life.