Hello! My name is Michelle Parker. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my master's degrees from Grand Canyon University in both Addiction Counseling and Professional Counseling. I have been practicing for 15 years. I specialize in helping young and older adults who are dealing with life transitions, depression, anxiety, and anger management to achieve their full potential.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, I like to start with brief introductions, answer questions, complete any paperwork that was missed, get an idea about history and symptoms; discuss goals that you want to accomplish then work to build a trusting relationship, 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.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
During our first session, we will start with brief introductions and address any questions or paperwork that needs to be completed. We will discuss your medical history and symptoms, as well as the goals you want to achieve. Building a trusting relationship is important, and we will also dive into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me create a personalized plan for our follow-up sessions.
About Michelle Parker
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using CBT for 15 years. Throughout the sessions, I use it to build rapport with my clients. I find CBT enjoyable because it helps clients identify problems and analyze their thoughts, emotions, and actions. Clients also learn to recognize negative thinking, reshape negative thinking, and practice new behaviors.
Trauma Informed Care
For over a decade, I have expertly applied trauma-informed care to empower clients to prioritize safety, compassion, and support. This approach has consistently led to profound, long-term benefits for my clients.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
For 15 years, I have been using person-centered therapy with my clients. I allow clients to guide the sessions while gently guiding them to gain insight and make changes. This approach helps clients gain confidence, acceptance, and discover more about themselves.