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- CBT focused
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
LSCSW in Kansas with 18 years of experience, Michelle Ufford focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She uses practical methods to help individuals manage thoughts, moods, and behavior. Michelle names cognitive-behavioral therapy as a primary tool and adapts other practices when useful. She offers services in English and does not work with international clients.
Michelle frames therapy as a team effort. Sessions start by naming clear, concrete goals such as reducing overwhelm, managing anger, improving confidence, or easing anxiety. She draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and to teach skills you can use between sessions. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing may be added when they fit a person’s needs.
Her style is hands-on and focused on skill-building. Clients learn practical steps for changing behavior and reacting differently to stressful situations. Goals are reviewed and adjusted as progress or priorities change.
Michelle has spent nearly two decades helping people through emotional and psychological struggles. Her background as a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) means she practices social work at an advanced clinical level in Kansas. That experience informs how she structures treatment and supports goal-setting.
For parents and caregivers looking for straightforward techniques, she emphasizes clear communication and measurable steps. The work in sessions often includes homework-like practice and check-ins to see how new strategies are going in daily life.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Michelle primarily uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions typically include practical exercises, short skill practice, and planning tasks to try between meetings. It’s often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and confidence issues.She also incorporates mindfulness practices in some cases, which teach attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase self-awareness. Motivational interviewing may be used to help people clarify goals and strengthen motivation for change by exploring personal reasons for progress.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which approaches fit their goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on how the strategies are working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use a range of techniques over video or phone to support skill practice and goal tracking without promising a specific format.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is hands-on and skill-based. She uses techniques that teach practical steps to change thoughts and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with emotional and psychological struggles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a KS LSCSW, which is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in Kansas.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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