Michelle Smith, LCMHC, LMHC

Michelle Smith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with ten years in the mental health field. She focuses on practical help for day-to-day struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem. Michelle also supports people facing intimacy-related issues and sexual dysfunction, and she works with concerns such as trauma, depression, and ADHD.

Her style is client-centered and straightforward. Michelle helps people name what matters, set goals, and try small changes that add up. Sessions aim to be an active collaboration rather than a lecture, with room for emotion and real-life problem solving.

Michelle draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. She commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based ideas inform work on relationships and intimacy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming.

She has experience across many life situations, including caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and career challenges. Michelle describes her work as nonjudgmental and grounded in the client’s values. She helps people weigh options and choose steps that fit their life.

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. To start, clients use the platform’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, committed steps toward those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while taking action that aligns with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early connections shape current relationships and can be useful for intimacy-related concerns and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then tailor methods that fit those needs. Methods can be mixed over time as problems change or as people try different strategies.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using tools and worksheets together during a session and practicing skills in real time between meetings. Licensed professionals can help decide which approach and session rhythm will best suit a client’s life and goals.