Are you struggling to reach your goals or feel like 'you', again? Getting therapy does not mean that hardships are automatically alleviated. It takes strength, hard work, and teaming together to discover the path toward inner growth and positive change. The best part, is that simply by doing research in contacting a counselor, you are accomplishing the first and perhaps most difficult step. Let me assist you in your journey towards a healthier, happier, and more serene you. I see individuals as well as couples. My main specialties of counseling include: anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem, meaning and purpose seeking, first responders and their families, postpartum issues, grief, trauma, stress management, substance use, anger management, parenting concerns, peer relationships, and much more. I utilize a variety of techniques and methods to aid the client in discovering the path that allows them to feel more positive growth and change in their lives. I aim for the client feeling comfortable and providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment that facilitates this. The client and therapist need to be a great 'fit'!

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

In our first session together, we will explore what you are feeling and issues you may be dealing with. We will do a lot of information gathering and getting to know one another, so that we can best work together and create shared goals.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Each client has unique needs and responds better to certain techniques and interventions. Depending on your presenting concerns, history, and what you respond to best, I utilize the following orientations: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-centered Therapy, Art Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Theory, Gestalt, Music Therapy, Rogerian Theory, Play Therapy, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Theory, and Systemic Therapy.

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

Research shows that the relationship between client and therapist is the number one indicator of therapeutic success - in other words, your success in feeling better is largely determined by our relationship! I strive to make each client feel comfortable, welcome, unique, and of course, trusting of the nonjudgmental nature. I fully believe every single person is capable of change, and I want to be your greatest supporter and guidance in that.

About Michelle Kipp