- Anger and impulsivity
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Michelle
Michelle Spencer is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional clinical counselor with 12 years of experience. She practices with credentials as an NY LMHC and a MN LPCC, and sees adults who want help with anger, stress, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
She focuses on straightforward conversation and practical skills. Sessions look at what’s happening now and what people want to change. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, motivation and career strain, grief, addictions, and parenting stress alongside anger and impulsivity.
Her style draws on client-centered listening alongside structured techniques. That means the sessions balance open conversation with concrete tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools may be used to spot patterns in thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help finding reasons to change and keeping momentum. Michelle also incorporates a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration about goals and next steps. She explains techniques clearly and practices them together in session.
People who contact her usually want practical ways to reduce reactivity, rebuild relationships after heated moments, or handle workplace frustration. She encourages clear planning, small experiments, and checking what works. To start, the site’s matching tools are used to schedule a first session and set initial goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person’s goals and experience. Online sessions use this to guide what people want to change and which skills to practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; online sessions can use worksheets and step-by-step homework to build those habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills; those skills can be practiced and reviewed during virtual meetings.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist discusses options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan based on what feels useful. That means clients help decide whether CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, or a mix fits best for their anger and mood concerns.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into workdays, offer shorter check-ins when needed, or allow practicing skills from everyday settings. Discuss scheduling and session length when you complete the matching questionnaire to ensure sessions fit into your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, career strain, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She blends client-centered listening with structured techniques like CBT and DBT, and uses motivational interviewing when people need help building change momentum.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional clinical experience working with adults on mood, behavior, and life-change issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds NY LMHC and MN LPCC credentials and is located in Minnesota.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.