Spirituality Therapists in Richmond Heights, MO

My approach is centered in integrative, mind-body focused interventions using compassion and a safe place for growth, development, and healing. My training is rooted in holistic, client-centered principles with an emphasis in Gestalt therapy and client-based spirituality . I individualize therapy using EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Process Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and somatic approaches including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, trauma-focused yoga, and Qigong (pron: "Chi-gong").

We seek help when our way of relating to ourselves and others is no longer working for us. It can be daunting to look outside of ourselves to gain an understanding of something so personal, but taking this step offers the opportunity to cultivate powerful tools for adaptation, self-regulation and productive relationships.

Michelle enjoys working with Couples in distress, Individuals who are wanting to resolve problems expressing as depression, anxiety or problematic behaviors and Parent Guidance for children's problems within Family therapy. With past experience in Nursing and an undergraduate degree in Theology; Michelle approaches counseling with a broad understanding of what in a person's life and relationships might need a new kind of balance or understanding so that emotions can be healed, behaviors changed and relationships renewed. Michelle strives to combine a tender supportiveness with confident guidance to help people move actively towards their goals.

Are you tired of anxiety getting in the way of living your life to fullest? Anxiety can feel debilitating in the enjoyment of our relationships and life in general. While anxiety is a fact of life, it doesn't have to dominate your life. I use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, an evidenced based treatment for anxiety, to help you find new ways of managing anxiety so that you can live the life you want. Tired of finding yourself in dead end relationships? Maybe you've sworn off dating a certain "type" of person, but you seem to repeat the same relationship patterns.

Are you feeling stuck, alone, and overwhelmed? Looking for a safe space to share about your struggles and receive support? I would love to work with you towards your goals and towards building a life worth living. I greatly value creating a caring, collaborative, and non-judgmental space for individuals and families. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, out-of-control feelings, and relationship difficulties, including challenges in parenting. I love working with older children (9+), adolescents and adults.

*Working online only* A truth I have learned in my own life is that the human heart cannot heal on its own. Our hearts need the presence of another. Our emotions, spirit, and body are often speaking to us, which can be scary and confusing. Healing is a process that takes time, attunement, and courage. My desire is that my clients would feel emotionally safe and supported in therapy as they learn to heal themselves.