Michelle Saint
Counselor, MC, LAC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (520) 436-2047
Some minds don't quiet down easily. They loop the same worry a hundred times, spiral into "what if," or throw up a hard, intrusive thought right when things finally seem calm, creating more anxiety that’s hard to function around. And it rarely stops at thoughts alone. The longer the mind circles, the bigger the feeling gets, until emotions become more than you know what to do with, making ordinary days, ordinary relationships, and ordinary decisions harder than they should ever be. If that sounds familiar, you're truly not alone in it, and I’d be happy to work with you.
My work is less about quieting the mind and more about changing your relationship to it. Each session is its own experience, built deliberately to help you see yourself and your context in genuinely new ways. Real change comes from noticing the mental loop and emotional experiences as they develop, and having the resources to manage and trust yourself.
I have particular experience with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, and I bring that skillset to everyone: curiosity over judgment, nuance over easy answers, presence over performance, and never any pathologizing of who you are. It's about becoming someone who can hold the entirety of who you are with more purpose and ease.
Call or Email Michelle Saint now for a free 15 minute consultation - (520) 436-2047
Let's Connect (520) 436-2047
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Meritain Health
- Out of Network
Michelle Saint
Counselor, MC, LAC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 436-2047
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Arizona / LAC-22807 Supervised by Linda Ruvalcaba (Arizona / LPC-16211) Michelle Saint
- Attended Arizona State University, MC, Graduated 2020
- Degree/Diploma from Arizona State University Ph.D. in Philosophy / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michelle Saint
Counselor, MC, LAC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 436-2047
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- ADHD
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Regulation
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Michelle Saint
Counselor, MC, LAC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 436-2047
Endorsement
Part of Marley Mental Health
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Strength-Based
Michelle Saint
Counselor, MC, LAC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 436-2047
Location
Additional Location
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(520) 436-2047Group Practice
Marley Mental Health