- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and client-centered
About Michelle
Michelle Wygant is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with common early-adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, depression, and the life changes that come with leaving home or starting work. Michelle also supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD, and issues related to identity and LGBT concerns.
Michelle uses clear, practical methods to help people face day-to-day problems. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change.
Her background includes years of outpatient practice and five years supervising counseling interns and master's-level clinicians. That experience shapes how she structures sessions and sets achievable goals. Michelle earned a master’s degree in community counseling and an Educational Specialist degree, and she uses that training to guide evidence-informed care.
In sessions she focuses on small, practical steps that fit a young adult life. That can mean short skill-building exercises, talking through relationship or career decisions, or pacing work on trauma and grief so it feels manageable. She encourages straightforward discussion about goals and checks progress regularly.
Michelle asks for collaboration about methods and goals. She recommends confirming session options before booking and will discuss how therapy can fit with schooling, work schedules, or other commitments.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and clear listening. Online sessions using this approach emphasize asking about what matters most and reflecting that back so goals become clearer. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and homework. In an online format CBT sessions can include thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step coping tools that fit a young adult schedule.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about current needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will try methods that match those priorities. That collaborative planning includes revisiting which techniques are helpful and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work, classes, or commuting. For example, some people prefer shorter check-ins that fit a lunch break, while others plan full sessions at the end of the day. Discussing scheduling and practical needs ahead of time helps place therapy into daily life without disrupting studies or work.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma and grief, ADHD, and other life changes common in early adulthood.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She combines listening with practical tools from client-centered work, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in outpatient counseling and five years supervising counseling interns and master's-level clinicians.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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