Michele Spencer
Hi, I’m Michele Spencer, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping Adults, children and couples navigate anxiety, depression, addictions or just the stuff that life throws at us. In my practice, I strive to create a grounded, judgment-free space where you can show up exactly as you are.
Together, we will untangle what is keeping you stuck and build practical, lasting tools so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Together, we will untangle what is keeping you stuck and build practical, lasting tools so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
First session
Our first session is a grounded, judgment-free conversation focused on getting to know you and making sure we are a good fit. There is no pressure to unpack your entire life story right away; instead, we will talk through what brought you to therapy now, identify your biggest stressors, and clarify what you want your life to look like. You will leave that first session feeling heard, with a clear understanding of how I work and a collaborative roadmap for our next steps.
Strengths
Clients often tell me they appreciate my blend of warmth, directness, and practical support. Rather than just nodding along, I take an active, collaborative approach—helping you connect the dots between past experiences and present habits while giving you actionable strategies you can use between sessions. I draw from CBT, mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, or trauma-informed care, tailoring every session to your unique pace, personality, and goals.
Ideal clients
I work best with people who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and burnout and feel ready to untangle what is keeping them stuck. You might be exhausted from carrying heavy emotions alone or frustrated by repeating patterns that no longer serve you. You do not need to have everything figured out before we start—if you are curious about yourself, open to honest conversation, and ready to build practical tools for change, we will work well together.
Origin story
I was drawn to this profession by a deep belief in the power of being truly heard. Throughout my life, I’ve seen how overwhelming it can feel to carry heavy emotions or major life stressors alone, and how transformative it is to have someone walk alongside you without judgment. Becoming a therapist allowed me to combine my natural curiosity about human resilience with evidence-based tools that help people heal, reconnect with themselves, and rewrite the patterns that no longer serve them.
Ongoing work together
In our ongoing sessions, we will take an active, collaborative approach—balancing space to process your week with connecting the dots between past experiences and present habits. We will tailor the pace to your goals and check in regularly so our work always feels relevant and supportive. You will know you are making progress when you feel more grounded under stress, rewrite unhelpful patterns with greater clarity, and use the practical strategies we build together with real confidence in your daily life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a practical, collaborative roadmap to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. In our sessions, we will work together to spot the automatic thought patterns and unhelpful habits that keep you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by self-doubt. Rather than just talking about what is going wrong, we will actively test out new perspectives and build concrete coping strategies you can use in real time between sessions. My goal is never to invalidate your emotions, but to give you clear, everyday tools so you can respond to stress with greater clarity and confidence.
Location
Virtual sessions