Hi! I'm Michelle. If you are tired of feeing anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or even confused about what to do next… I am here to help. I provide short term therapy that is designed to “lift the weight off your shoulder” within the first session. Many people only choose therapy when they are in crisis and need immediate relief. Together we will identify the source of destress and ways to reduce or eliminate it. This can be done in many ways, but the purpose is to find that way that helps YOU! By using your strengths and resources we will develop an action plan to enable you to use effective coping skills to gain and maintain emotional and mental balance long after you complete treatment. It’s important to know therapy isn’t just about helping you feel better, it’s about helping you Live Better. For the last twenty years, I have devoted myself to enhancing the well-being others. My flexibility has allowed me to engage in a range of positions, both volunteer and work related; thus, heightening my overall experience. I have been committed to empowering individuals with the tools to use their inner strength to overcome those stumbling blocks within.

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

By using your strengths and resources we will develop an action plan to enable you to use effective coping skills to gain and maintain emotional and mental balance long after you complete treatment.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

CBT: Review cognitive restructuring by teaching the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Identify relevant automatic thoughts Reality Therapy: Reality therapy focuses on the present moment in an effort to create a better future. Solution focused: Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) places focus on a person's present and future circumstances and goals rather than past experiences.

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

My strength is listening and using the information to empower the person to make necessary changes to feel better about their present circumstance. I provide short term therapy that is designed to “lift the weight off your shoulder” within the first session. Many people only choose therapy when they are in crisis and need immediate relief. Together we will identify the source of destress and ways to reduce or eliminate it.

About Michelle Gressem