Michelle Parrom
I utilize various treatment modalities including Gottman Couples Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Solutions Focused Therapy. I encourage, guide and walk with my clients on their self-discovery journey to find deeper meaning behind their current emotions and barriers preventing them from leading a fully engaged life.
I am originally from NY and can be straight and to the point; I will call you out on your B.S. and encourage reflection and growth.
I expect my clients to be engaged and committed to doing the work both in session and outside. I will encourage skills practice and recommend books according to the need.
First session
Our first session will be an intake in which I will review intake forms; both physical and mental clinical history and medications; past therapy history; relationship dynamics and therapy goals.
Strengths
I am originally from NY and can be straight and to the point; I will call you out on your B.S. and encourage reflection and growth. I am more conversational and coaching in nature and carefully assess when to push clients outside of their comfort zone to promote healing and self improvement.
Ideal clients
Working with complex couples, those dealing with major relationship issues like infidelity, infertility, illness, grief, family conflict, parenting issues, or contemplating divorce, are my passion. I take a non-judgmental stance that allows me to focus on the relationship as my client, while not taking sides. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, trauma, or other mental health conditions, I can help support you, while teaching coping mechanisms to create a health balance in your life. I apply a systemic approach when working with couples, families, and individuals.
Treatment methods
Gottman method
Level III Gottman Couples Therapist with additional training in The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work; Treating Affairs and Trauma. Gottman is used to coach communication and conflict management skills and work with couples that have experienced infidelity in their relationship.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is weaved in with Gottman to explore the deeper emotional triggers and unmet needs and how to express them in meaningful ways.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SFT is utilized to move from understanding each other's perspective to finding solutions to recurring barriers to emotional connection.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is utilized to develop coping skills for anxiety; stress; depression; and negative sentiment override.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT identifies the patterns of and challenged negative cognitions with positive re-frames.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Couples Counseling
Other specialties
Family Therapy
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Family Therapy
Gender-fluid
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Transgender
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Biofeedback
Brainspotting
Christian Counseling
EMDR
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Faith based therapy
Forensic Psychology
Hypnotherapy
Life Transitions
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Neurofeedback
Play Therapy
Polyvagal Therapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Sandplay
Licensed in
North CarolinaLicense 1918
South CarolinaLicense 8346