Michelle Foor
Hello! I'm Michelle. As a dedicated mental health therapist, I am committed to guiding individuals on their journey towards well-being with a strong emphasis on self-care and intention. My goal is to get my clients started with building awareness of the patterns and behaviors causing distress, setting out to build strategies into seeing the “bigger picture”, and then making the choice to shift away into "new and different".
It is important that I meet each client where they are, not just as an individual but as a part of their family, their community, and their culture.
I believe that the mental health journey can feel different for everyone and is valid for all. It’s addressing the pile-on effects of everyday stress and learning how to breathe through anxiety and panic attacks. It’s establishing and keeping a daily routine as part of ADHD symptom management and finding self-compassion when experiencing depressive thoughts. There is no perfect or prescriptive way to approach the process of mental well-being. My role as a therapist is to support, facilitate, and provide collaborative space to examine all the pieces.
First session
In our first session together, we will briefly review intake forms, do brief introductions, cover what initiated seeking therapy, and set goals for the therapeutic space. First sessions can feel awkward, or they can feel like they "fly by". It is ok to acknowledge how you are feeling throughout the session, ask for pauses, and to come with therapy-process related questions for me. I am looking forward to getting started on our work together.
Strengths
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and person-centered approaches. Integrating these modalities with the implementation and highlighted significance of self-care and intention, I provide a holistic approach to addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Ideal clients
I have experience interacting with military affiliated (active duty and veteran issues), women, the LGBTQ community, and trauma. I take a holistic view of mental well-being. While clients will experience symptoms, emotions, and changes across the therapeutic process, I do not believe they are defined by what they experience. I believe it is vitally important for clients to feel seen, valued, and respected in the therapeutic space and work to create an environment that reflects that belief.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is my go-to. Put overly simply: ACT encourages building awareness of emotions, finding acceptance of what is, and utilizing mindfulness to do it.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT finds the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Exploring this connection and identifying thought patterns can be extremely helpful in finding patterns that "may" need some rearranging.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- HawaiiLicense MHC-967
- IllinoisLicense 180015285
- MassachusettsLicense LMHC10003451