Michelle Robbins, LCPC, LPC

Michelle Robbins is a licensed counselor with 12 years of professional experience, credentialed as an LCPC and an LPC. These credentials indicate state-licensed professional counselor qualifications and reflect her training and years of clinical work in both Maine and South Carolina.

She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, restore motivation, strengthen self-esteem and confidence, and address depression. Her practice emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative effort to build on existing strengths. Michelle encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling, happier life and supports them through the early steps of change.

Her approach centers on empowerment and practical support, offering guidance as clients develop coping strategies and new perspectives. Michelle aims to create a respectful, encouraging environment where individuals can explore challenges, identify personal resources, and move toward meaningful improvements in daily life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Michelle Robbins uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to online formats. One focus is practical skills training for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing and relaxation ideas, problem-solving steps, and coping strategies that help reduce day-to-day overwhelm and improve functioning. Another focus is strengths-based work to rebuild motivation, confidence, and self-esteem - identifying personal resources and setting achievable goals to support recovery from depression and regain a sense of direction. Both approaches are informed by established clinical methods and tailored to each person's concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy with Michelle can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or work. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into a busy life, and use formats that match a client’s comfort level and daily routine.