Michelle Rittenour, LPC

Michelle Rittenour is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps clients explore purpose and meaning while working through life’s challenges. She emphasizes the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship and strives to build a supportive, collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to make choices and pursue their goals. Her approach centers on guiding individuals to identify values and next steps rather than prescribing solutions.

In addition to a private practice, Michelle has provided both individual and group therapy across diverse clinical settings. Much of her work has focused on supporting people affected by alcohol and drug dependency through group facilitation and prevention services, bringing practical experience in addiction recovery to her clinical work. She also addresses geriatric concerns, depression and anxiety, women’s issues, and life transitions with sensitivity and skill.

Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman’s University, and she holds a certification in Gerontology from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her training and clinical background inform a collaborative, person-centered style that supports long-term change and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle Rittenour employs client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a trusting therapeutic relationship and supporting clients as they identify their own goals and values. This approach is useful for people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, or the search for greater purpose. Existential therapy is another influence in her work - it helps clients explore meaning, responsibility, and personal choice when confronting uncertainty or major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to address patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, offering practical tools for coping and symptom reduction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities shift.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for clients with busy lives or limited local options. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support across different circumstances while accommodating individual communication styles and logistical needs.