As a masters level licensed marriage and family counselor with twenty one years in clinical therapeutic experience with clients In inpatient and outpatient facilities, my experience in working with various types of clients ranging from those who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, various addictions, Bi polar, marriage conflicts, specialized work with adolescent behaviors and parenting issues, as well as relationship issues, high conflict families, low self esteem, career difficulties, grief, and other life transitions. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, LBGTQ couples, and individuals who maybe facing life’s most challenging moments.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Within your first therapy session we will explore all aspects of your life within a comprehensive assessment, and develop an individualized treatment plan with a collaborative approach to meet your unique therapeutic goals for on going mental wellness, self discovery and success in all aspects of your life.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
With over 21 years of therapeutic experience in various capacities I I provide a heart for healing and compassion for those who struggle with various mental health issues and major life transitions within a solution oriented collaborative approach to meet your own therapeutic goals and needs.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have a heart for healing, that encompasses a solution, oriented collaborative approach framework to meet your unique therapeutic goals that supports finding your true authentic self.
About Michelle Swanson, MS
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have over 20 years in experience In working with clients who struggle with various mental health issues as well as normal life transitions. In have have heart of healing that promotes a solution oriented collaborative approach which encourages self discovery to your true authentic self . I
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have over 20 years of it experience and providing effective coping skills, distress tolerance skills within an outpatient and inpatient setting working with individuals, couples and families.
Couples Counseling
I have over twenty years in providing effective couples counseling with A background in Gottman approach as well as solution, oriented, narrative therapy approach to understanding and healing couples that struggle with Ongoing conflicts.
Narrative
Understanding how to develop a new narrative of your life to find your true purpose and uncovering your true authentic self.