- Client-Centered Therapy
- Parenting support
- Trauma and grief
About Michelle
Michelle Tarbell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Texas with 21 years of experience. She works with adults and teens on problems that feel overwhelming. Anger, depression, anxiety, parenting stress, grief, and trauma are among the concerns she treats.
She uses a client-centered approach that lets clients guide the focus of sessions. That means the person in therapy helps set goals and priorities. Michelle also blends practical problem-solving when a clear next step will help relieve pressure.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. She talks through how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. From there she helps people try small changes to see what shifts energy and reduces reactivity.
Michelle has long experience with parenting and family-related problems, including blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and the fallout from domestic violence.
Her work includes attention to compassion fatigue and the wear that caregiving can cause. She helps clients who struggle with control issues, commitment questions, dissociation, or a sense of emptiness. Sessions focus on clear steps and practical skills as well as reflecting on what matters most.
People can expect straightforward conversation about feelings and behavior. Michelle aims to help people find realistic ways to reduce anger, manage stress, and handle life changes without promises or quick fixes.
Client-centered approaches and online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and their own goals. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports the client in choosing next steps. This approach helps with issues like anger, self-esteem, grief, stress, and relationship patterns because it keeps the work focused on what matters to the client.Michelle also brings practical problem-solving into sessions. That means identifying small, doable changes to try between appointments and checking what works. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to use based on the client's needs and goals, with the client helping to direct the pace and focus.
Finding the right fit is part of the process and is worked out collaboratively. The therapist will discuss options, listen to preferences, and adapt the plan as goals evolve. This keeps sessions practical and focused on reducing reactivity, improving communication, or addressing caregiving strain.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can help people test approaches remotely and adjust work as life changes so therapy fits into everyday routines.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps with anger, depression, anxiety, parenting stress, trauma and grief among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered with a focus on collaboration and practical problem-solving to set clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in Texas.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Texas and practices there.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
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.