- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Client-centered care
About Michelle
Michelle Gossard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and ADHD. She also lists young adult issues among her focus areas. Michelle draws on straightforward, practical methods to help people manage thoughts, feelings, and reactions.
She listens first, then helps people name what feels off and what matters to them. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between appointments. Michelle encourages accountability so clients can test small changes and see what works in day-to-day life.
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix means clients can expect time to tell their story, then practice concrete strategies for thinking and behaving differently. She uses short-term, goal-oriented work when that fits, alongside deeper conversations when needed.
Michelle has experience in both clinical and military settings and brings that background into practical guidance for stress, deployment-related transitions, and family rhythms. She is a military spouse and a parent, which shapes her understanding of household and role pressures.
People who choose her often want direct tools and a collaborative plan. She aims to help clients build skills, reduce reactivity, and improve communication. If you are a young adult feeling behind, uncertain about career or relationships, or managing anxiety and mood, she lists young adult issues among the areas she addresses.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can better understand their thoughts and feelings. Online work with this approach means there is time to tell your story and have responses that clarify what matters most to you.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. Online sessions can include worksheets, thought records, and action plans to practice between meetings, useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps toward specific goals. In remote sessions this can mean brief goal-setting, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies quickly so you see what helps day to day.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means conversations about what you want to focus on and trying techniques to see what fits.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling simpler and help work around school, shifts, or commuting. They also let people use shorter check-ins, screen-sharing for worksheets, or audio-only meetings when that suits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, grief, parenting, career questions, ADHD, and young adult issues among other areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Expect time to tell your story plus practical skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical and military settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices there.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current online and in-person session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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