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Michelle Smith, LPC, LIMHP
Nebraska
Licensed counselor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Attachment focus
- Skill based work
About Michelle
Michelle Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and career or parenting pressures. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and make decisions during life changes.
Michelle approaches therapy in a straightforward way. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed ideas to examine thoughts, feelings, and patterns that keep problems stuck. Conversations include noticing unhelpful thinking, testing different responses, and practicing small behavior changes between sessions.
Her background includes long-term clinical work helping people recover from burnout, process loss, and rebuild after setbacks. She also addresses mood disorders such as depression and bipolar conditions, and supports people exploring gender and identity questions. The work can include communication skills, setting boundaries, and coping strategies for daily stress.
Sessions move at a practical pace. Goals are set together and checked each meeting. Homework and skill practice are common, and progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can see what changes help.
Michelle writes about mental health topics and draws on fifteen years of direct practice when she meets with clients. She encourages people to test new habits, notice what shifts, and adjust plans as needed to build a more manageable life.
How her CBT, ACT and attachment work translates to online sessions
Michelle often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions focus on noticing thinking patterns, practicing different responses, and assigning short exercises to try between meetings.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes values-based action and accepting uncomfortable feelings while still moving toward chosen goals. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication, and it can help when relationship or trust issues are a central concern.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life, adjusting strategies as progress or obstacles appear.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. In practice this helps people keep momentum between sessions and practice skills in their real-life settings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and parenting concerns, among other issues listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and writes about mental health topics alongside her practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LPC and LIMHP credentials and practices in Nebraska.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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