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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
3900 Merrett Drive Suite A Fort Worth, TX 76135
Here you are. Things may not be bad, but they aren’t really good either. It’s amazing how much pain, unhappiness, emptiness and isolation we are willing to endure before we do anything. Perhaps you have tried everything you can imagine and nothing worked. You may be frightened that things will never be good again. The good news is our body, mind and spirit are hard-wired for healing. Sometimes, you may just need a little help. Especially, when others have worked hard to tear you down.
Together, we can uncover the source of any false negative beliefs; such as, "I'm not good enough," "I'm broken," or "I don't deserve happiness." We can tailor a treatment plan that is specific to your needs and personality so that you may begin the process of healing and get back to the business of living with increased joy and sense of meaning and purpose.
If trauma such as domestic violence, assault, negative childhood experiences or bullying are at the root of your distress, we can address it with specialized trauma treatments like EMDR. If your relationships are at the root of your pain, we can work together to restore them. It's time. Time to take that first step.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Joyful Life Counseling @ Merrett Place

3900 Merrett Drive

Suite A

Fort Worth, TX 76135 map

(682) 244-4955

Mailing

Fort Worth, TX 76179

My website
Accepting new clients for both In-Person and Teletherapy.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Mood Disorders 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (682) 244-4955
Photo of Michelle Smeller, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Joyful Life Counseling @ Merrett Place

3900 Merrett Drive

Suite A

Fort Worth, TX 76135 map

(682) 244-4955

Mailing

Fort Worth, TX 76179

My website
Accepting new clients for both In-Person and Teletherapy.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Mood Disorders 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • MultiPlan
  • MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
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Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (682) 244-4955

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 203690 Michelle Smeller
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Texas Wesleyan University, Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Institute of Certified Anxiety Treatment Professionals 908192 / 2020
  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider 380869 / 2020
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Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (682) 244-4955
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Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (682) 244-4955

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Child
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (682) 244-4955
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Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (682) 244-4955

4 Endorsements

Amanda Woolums
Amanda Woolums
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFT
Michelle is not just willing to help, she is excited to help. She beams with this welcoming energy as she takes you under her wing and guides you towards your goals. Also her office is gorgeous and feels like coming home.
Denija Delic
Denija Delic
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC NCC
Extremely skilled, knowledgeable, kind, and supportive.
Dr. Ryan Kent Lloyd
Dr. Ryan Kent Lloyd
Marriage & Family TherapistPhDLMFT-SLCDC
Michelle is incredibly experienced, wise, and is one skilled trauma clinicians I know!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Trauma Focused
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Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (682) 244-4955
Photo of Michelle Smeller, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (682) 244-4955

Location

Primary Location

The Joyful Life Counseling @ Merrett Place

3900 Merrett Drive

Suite A

Fort Worth, TX 76135

(682) 244-4955

Additional Location

Mailing

Fort Worth, TX 76179

(682) 244-4955
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Accepting new clients for both In-Person and Teletherapy.
Photo of Michelle Smeller, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (682) 244-4955
"
Accepting new clients for both In-Person and Teletherapy.
Photo of Michelle Smeller, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Michelle Smeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (682) 244-4955