Licensed to practice in Ohio and accepts 41 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Spirituality and 7 more.
Hello! I admire your courage to begin the counseling process. I have over 13 years of experience as an independently licensed counselor. Over the years, I have had the humbling experience of listening to and empowering others to be a better version of themselves. I have worked with all ages including those who benefited from play therapy to those who reside in a nursing home. I have a blended approach to counseling based on the client's situational stressors. I have also provided counseling through the eyes of a Christian for those who desire to incorporate God into our sessions. My end goal in counseling is to empower individuals to break any identified cycle of dysfunction for the next generation of their family. I have a calm and empathetic approach and set solid boundaries with my clients. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you! Michelle Kessler, LPCC
I strive to help clients identify realistic long and short-term goals in treatment. I remind them that many of the challenges they discuss did not happen "overnight" so they will not change "overnight." At the end of each session, we summarize the progress they have made and create practical strategies, items to reflect on, and tools they can use between sessions. We also identify healthy and unhealthy ways of thinking about situational stressors and in time, begin to challenge negative thining errors.
I have worked with a wide variety of individuals who have had challenges coping with depression, anxiety, bi-polar, grief and loss, marriage, parenting, sexuality, children, self-esteem, and many other topics.
I have worked with a wide variety of individuals who have had challenges coping with depression, anxiety, bi-polar, grief and loss, marriage, parenting, sexuality, children, self-esteem, and many other topics.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
Person-centered (Rogerian)
This client centered approach focuses on unconditional positive regard. This means I accept clients without judgment. I also have a lot of empathy and try to really understand the client's perspective.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This approach centers on understanding the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors regarding situational stressors. We discuss and identify unhealthy thinking patterns (which we all have) and learn healthier ways to approach situational stressors.
6 ratings with written reviews
January 19, 2026
I have been seeing Michelle for several sessions now and I am thoroughly impressed! She is very easy to talk to and she even made a joke about talking to me on an entire flight to China! That's like 18-24 hours! The types of therapy we have worked on were never even attempted with my previous counselor. I Highly Recommend her!!
December 22, 2025
I am so excited to start my healing journey with Michelle. In just a short time, she provided me with hope that I desperately need. Looking forward to meeting with her weekly.
October 22, 2025
I choose Michelle because her specialty of couple's therapy. She has shared real life situations for my husband and I to relate to as well as tools to start better communication to decrease petty fights.