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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Evidence-based techniques
About Michelle
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with four years of clinical experience, Michelle Rutherford helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem challenges, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and other life changes. She works with adults on intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder management, compassion fatigue, and related stresses. Michelle uses evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person's needs.
Michelle describes her style as relaxed and direct. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation about what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She listens for patterns people notice in their daily life and brings in strategies that can be practiced between sessions.
Her approach blends different evidence-based therapeutic techniques rather than following a single method. That lets her match methods to problems like anxiety, grief, or addiction and to a person’s pace. Clients can expect straightforward discussion, skill-building, and regular check-ins about progress.
Michelle emphasizes collaboration. She works with the person to set goals and to choose which strategies to use. Progress is measured by whether those goals are being met and adjusted as needed.
Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Michelle offers appointments from Louisiana and conducts work in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session via the See online therapy options button.
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How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Michelle draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and applies them to the problems people bring. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and replacing them with more useful ways of seeing situations; these methods are commonly used for anxiety and depression. Behavioral techniques concentrate on small, practical changes in daily routines and habits to improve sleep, reduce avoidance, and support recovery from addictions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try strategies together, adjusting which methods are used based on what helps most. That means approaches can change over time as needs and priorities shift.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, remove commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use virtual appointments to maintain continuity of work during life changes, but check which session formats Michelle offers before scheduling.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Michelle works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career matters, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic mix of evidence-based techniques and describes her style as relaxed and direct. Sessions emphasize practical talk and skills that people can apply between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has four years of professional experience as an LPC working with the concerns listed above.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices from Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription payment model that varies by location and can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.