Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with extensive experience and clinical training. Since completion of my master's degree in counseling psychology, I have 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, college students and adults. I have been working as an outpatient counselor for over 20 years. I have comprehensive training and experience counseling individuals like you who are struggling with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss. I have advanced training and experience in the area of trauma and stress-related disorders over the last 17 years. Join me on the journey toward inner peace and happiness! We can work through this difficult time together. I use compassionate, evidenced-based techniques. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow! I look forward to hearing from you soon!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Narrative therapy

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Transformational emotional healing is my focus. Creating lasting change in your life by getting to the core of the emotional struggle. I will help you develop a happier and healthier way of living with therapeutic tools to improve emotional regulation and coping skills.

About Michele L. Cotter MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP