LPCC, 14 years of experience
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.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2025
Michelle listens to you, empowers you, and provides solutions. I appreciate her comprehensive approach and caring nature. I feel she listens without judgement and provides good feedback.
March 1, 2025
Thank you for the practical feedback :)
February 17, 2025
Super empathetic, kind and makes you feel heard! Michelle is great.
Michelle Kessler offers therapy covered by Buckeye Health Plan, Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid), CareSource - Medicaid, Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Ohio.
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.
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.