- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career and relationships
About Michele
Michele Walker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem struggles, parenting pressures, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges common in early adulthood like career and life changes.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Michele focuses on what is happening now and what a person needs to feel and function better. She uses a client-centered approach and draws on specific techniques to support communication, coping skills, and emotional regulation.
Michele places value on understanding personal patterns and life stories. She works with clients to identify strengths, goals, and obstacles. Psychoeducation is part of her work - explaining how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect so people can make clearer choices.
Her approach includes collaborative problem-solving and skill-building. Michele aims to improve daily functioning, reduce overwhelm, and sharpen communication. She also addresses more complex trauma using focused methods when appropriate.
People meet practical steps in session: name the issue, try small changes, notice results, and adjust. Michele supports exploration of identity, sexuality, and relationship dynamics, including BDSM and kink topics, without judgment. She asks clients to be active partners in deciding what will help next.
How Michele’s approaches translate to online sessions
Michele uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding someone’s priorities and building sessions around what matters most to them. This approach is about listening, reflection, and helping people decide practical next steps when they feel stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based method she uses to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and daily stressors like work or study pressures. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers specific skills for managing intense emotions, distress tolerance, and improving communication during conflict.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. Michele will talk through goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm the therapist’s current session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time on work or study days. It also allows sessions to focus on concrete skills, homework, and real-life problem solving that translate to everyday situations.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, career and life transitions, ADHD, and related topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths focused. She combines practical skill-building with psychoeducation and collaborative problem-solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a range of concerns related to stress, mood, trauma, and relationships.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and provides services from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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