Michelle Thomason, LPC - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Michelle Thomason

Michelle Thomason

(she/her)

LPC
15 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Intelligent
Virtual

Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut. I have over 15 years of experience in the Mental Health field and have been practicing as an LPC for the past few years. I work with adults and specialize in CPTSD and Trauma. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trained in Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems informed. I prefer to work with individuals who are interested in EMDR and have done previous therapy. I am passionate towards helping individuals find appropriate healing techniques, unleash their strengths, and discover their inner potential to benefit their lives positively, through emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. I empower individuals to work from within by focusing on varying approaches that are individualized to their needs. I practice with a caring, compassionate, respectable, and culturally sensitive approach; while also challenging individuals to reach their greatest potential. I place emphasis on person-centered therapeutic approaches and believe that no single approach is right for every individual. I have been trained in other varying modalities, including trauma informed therapeutic modalities: Gestalt Therapy, Gestalt Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Active Parenting, alternative to family’s cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based, body centered therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and therapeutic modalities utilizing art and music. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults in community mental health, educational resource centers for veterans & students with disabilities, residential facilities, and private practice. I also have a huge passion for and a wide array of experience working with individuals through animal assisted interventions approaches including dolphins, canines, and horses. I also utilize a therapy dog Rex, to assist with sessions. Rex has received specialized training to become a therapy dog. He is very compassionate, affectionate, and attuned to individuals.

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

In our initial session, we'll begin by getting acquainted and establishing a comfortable environment. From there, we'll explore your goals and interests for therapy. This will provide a foundation for us to develop a personalized roadmap for our future sessions.

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

In my practice, I emphasize energy work and holistic approaches that integrate mind, body, and soul. Drawing from personal experiences with trauma and CPTSD, I view this as a strength, as my understanding is deeply rooted in experiential knowledge rather than solely academic studies.

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

EMDR

I am certified in EMDR and trained in Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems. I focus on the individual needs and structure our treatment planning around the goals of the individual. I prefer to work with individuals who have gone through therapy before and are wanting to explore EMDR and IFS.

Michelle Thomason, LPC