Hi, I am Michelle and I have a few questions for you… Have you read all the self-help books? Been to webinars and seminars to try to find answers and peace? Have you tried the advice of family and friends, and nothing seems to work? You are not alone! I work with individuals who have been through trauma of all sorts, and who deal day in and day out with anxiety and depression, PTSD, and uncertainty. Do you feel like you do not fit in? Does life seem unbalanced or chaotic? Has an unexpected event toppled your world and now you are left holding the pieces? Let us partner together to begin to bring some calm and contentment back into life. Give yourself permission to begin or continue on your path to healing and wholeness. In my work with you, I will use an approach that works for you. I will look at you as a whole person. I am skilled at many different therapies with research-backed real-life results. I am proud of you for taking this step in your journey. It is not easy to reach out for help especially when doing so before has not gotten you the results you need. I believe in you. No matter what you are dealing with we can partner together and walk to the other side. Thank you for taking the time for you!

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

After our first session together, I will have an idea of what you are dealing with, your past experiences with the issue(s) you are facing, what things you have tried, and what the next step is on your journey to healing and wholeness. The beginning of the sessions will often be a time of reflection. These first few minutes are important and help guide the session. I will listen to your concerns. You will learn new skills to help with coping, calming, problem-solving, and other things that you can use immediately. Lastly, we will look at what our next step is. My goal is that you leave the session feeling better than you did coming into it. I hope that you feel encouraged, empowered, and have learned skills to help you heal, grow, and thrive.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I use a person-centered approach. I do not do cookie-cutter counseling. I will listen and work with you to devise a plan to help you on your journey toward healing and wholeness. I have extensive training in neurosensory therapy that helps with trauma, anxiety, and ADHD. I have knowledge of non-medication approaches and other non-traditional methods. I use traditional counseling treatments as well. Each person is different and has different goals and needs. I work with you to help you achieve these. You will never be a “diagnosis” to me. You are more than your symptoms. You are more than the issues that you face. You are more than the abuse that you endured. The fact that you are reading this means that you are brave. I believe in people even when they struggle to believe in themselves.

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

I have over 20 years of experience working with children and teens. I have helped parents navigate through the adjustments of divorce, grief & loss, at-risk youth, adolescent issues, empty nest syndrome and beyond. I have extensive experience and training in the field of trauma, including dissociative identity disorder, severe anxiety/depression, and self-harming behaviors. I work with neuro-divergent individuals of all ages. There is no judgment or shame when you come into my office, be it virtually or in person. I am LGBTQ+ safe and accepting. I have helped people accept and live as their authentic selves. I have worked with many faiths and belief systems and have a strong faith base as well. I believe in hope. I believe in empowerment. I believe in you!

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Trauma, PTSD, D.I.D., Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Children, Teens, LGBTQ+

About Michelle Kattner