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Michelle Parker, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mood and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Michelle Parker is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with 16 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Her work aims to give people practical tools for day-to-day challenges. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person.
Michelle brings a background in addiction and professional counseling, and she uses that experience when addressing mood problems, substance concerns, and patterns that keep people stuck. Expect focused conversations about coping skills, problem solving, and breaking down big issues into small steps.
In session she often combines CBT strategies with skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices. That mix supports emotion regulation, tolerating distress, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing is used when people need help clarifying goals and deciding on change.
Practical matters such as cost and session setup vary by location; counseling uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the online options button.
How Michelle uses structured approaches in online sessions
Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that increase worry or low mood, test different responses, and build new daily habits. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises and short experiments that can be practiced between meetings.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations grounded in the person’s priorities. This approach means the therapist listens, reflects, and helps people clarify what matters most before choosing skills or exercises.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need tools for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. DBT-style skills teach attention to the present moment, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal behavior.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and the problems being addressed. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions are often useful for fitting counseling into a busy schedule, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, avoiding travel time, and making it easier to attend during work breaks or caregiving windows.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and grief among other concerns listed on her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes. Sessions often include exercises to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 16 years in behavioral health and holds masters-level training in counseling and addiction-related areas.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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