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- CBT methods
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About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Beaupre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting-related concerns.
Dr. Beaupre uses several evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms and everyday challenges. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thinking patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, and EMDR when trauma memories are central. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques in sessions.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. She helps people develop coping skills, reduce harmful behaviors, and address problem areas such as substance use, impulsivity, and disordered eating. Work can include practicing new skills, reviewing real-life situations, and planning small steps between sessions.
She has a particular interest in blended family issues, family of origin problems, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, dissociation, and young adult issues. Other areas addressed include grief, anger, self-harm, ADHD, social anxiety, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
Her background combines clinical practice with an emphasis on spiritual perspectives when that is relevant to the person. People who come to her can expect a structured approach that also considers personal beliefs and values. Before a first session she asks people to complete a short questionnaire to clarify goals and match priorities.
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How core approaches are used during online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by breaking problems into manageable steps. DBT emphasizes concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors. It includes practice in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with self-harm urges, impulsivity, and relationship problems. EMDR is an approach used when traumatic memories are causing current distress. It involves processing distressing memories in a phased way so that they feel less overwhelming and interfere less with daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as needed. Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list formats explicitly. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical scheduling needs and any session length preferences when you complete the intake questionnaire.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California, Maine
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and related mood and behavior problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skill-based, using structured therapy tasks, in-session practice, and goal setting to address symptoms and everyday problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a clinician and has focused on trauma, mood disorders, and family-related difficulties during that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in California; the biography lists CA LCSW and ME LCSW credentials.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted according to the provided information.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location.
What should I do to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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