LMHC, 30 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
My mission is this: To give people hope and coping skills in challenging times and times of transition. I am trained in several treatment modalities, but Grief Counseling, Solution Focused Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy are my specialties. I tailor my therapy to meet the individual needs of each of my clients. I have experience counseling all ages- and I welcome clients from middle school to seniors! I have a passion for working with educators because I have walked in the shoes of a teacher, school counselor and school administrator and I understand the current challenges are they facing. I can also help you process grief and/or trauma, and support you in making relationship or career changes or create long term career goals. My mission is to always give you hope, and help you plan and move into a better life path than where you were when I met you on your journey. I look forward to working with you and building a trusting relationship that will lead you to having hope, feeling peace and competence. I love to help my clients be their authentic self, discover their strengths and gifts, reach goals, achieve dreams, and be their best self in all relationships.
I quickly establish a trusting, non-judgmental relationship so you feel safe with me. I guide you through the process of grief with compassion and empathy, helping you find your own unique way forward. I provide education, teach coping skills and help you heal. I will help you get over family/ societal expectations so you are able to find inner peace again. You get to the other side of grief having integrated the loss into your changed life. You can experience joy and happiness, while still honoring the past. You have new skills, beliefs, or relationships. It is possible to have a renewed a sense of identity, with increased meaning and purpose.
My empathy and ability to form trusting relationships quickly are my biggest strengths, which help me excel in solution-focused and grief counseling. I enjoy working and have a lot of experience working with LGBTQ adolescents and adults.
I love to help men, women and teens who have suffered a major loss, sometimes unexpectedly, that has left them feeling lost, confused, unmotivated, or directionless. With empathy, compassion, and extensive training as a grief therapist and using CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, I help them move through the pain of a major loss into a place of peace and hope for a better future. Everyone's grief is unique, so I personalize therapy based on their strengths and life experiences. After therapy, clients have experienced healing as they have integrated the loss into their lives, moving forward with renewed confidence, purpose, and new coping skills.
This is my most commonly used treatment modality, because I believe our thoughts can make or break us! One of the easiest ways to make positive changes and find hope is to examine your thoughts and limiting beliefs and start positive internal conversations.
My internship and first experiences as a therapist were using grief therapy. I have also presented my work twice at an international conference held at King's College in Canada. Most adults have unresolved grief they may not even be aware of; such as grieving the loss of a pet when you were told to "suck it up". When feelings in childhood were not expressed, they are repressed, which means they are still with you. In addition to helping you cope with a recent loss of any kind (relative, pet, home, job), I can help you let go of feelings from long ago that you don't need to be carrying as baggage anymore!
The foundation that sets the condition for people to connect with me rather quickly is the person centered approach, which means I treat each of my clients with unconditional, positive regard. This means I don't pass judgement on you. However, this does not mean that I won't challenge any beliefs you may have formed earlier in your life that might be limiting you today.
10 ratings with written reviews
July 17, 2025
Dr. Meyers has help me grow over our sessions. I still in need of more help, she is always warm, easy to talk to and funny. I cannot thank you enough for seeing me.
July 14, 2025
Dr. Meyer is the real deal. Listening is her super power and I look forward to my sessions. 10/10.
April 29, 2025
Dr. Michele is authentically interested in me, as a person. She listens with her heart as well as her ears. I feel safe with her and she gives me space to be vulnerable without allowing me to wallow. And, her insightful observations always hit the mark with a balance of power and grace. I appreciate her more than words alone could ever express.