Michelle Parker, LPC

Michelle Parker brings 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field to her counseling practice. She holds two master’s degrees - one in Addiction Counseling and another in Professional Counseling - and is credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). The LPC designation indicates advanced training and licensure to provide professional counseling, and the LADC credential reflects specialized education and experience in treating substance use issues.

Michelle approaches each client with a focus on building practical coping strategies, addressing past wounds, and strengthening problem-solving abilities. Her aim is to support people through life transitions and emotional challenges so they can emerge with greater resilience and clearer direction. She guides clients toward concrete tools for managing stress, improving relationships, and navigating difficult emotions.

Committed to collaborative care, Michelle works with individuals to set achievable goals and track progress over time. She emphasizes skill-building and healing in a way that honors each person’s unique history and strengths, inviting clients to take purposeful steps toward improved mental wellness.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Michelle Parker often draws on client-centered therapy to place the individual at the heart of care, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment that helps people explore their values, goals, and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly helpful for mood instability and strong emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods as progress unfolds so the selected techniques fit each person’s situation and strengths.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered - whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations. The variety of communication styles also allows clients to engage in the way that feels most comfortable and effective for them.