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Michelle Waguespack, LPC
Louisiana
LPC counselor - stress and career support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Solution-focused steps
- Career counseling
About Michelle
Michelle Waguespack is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Louisiana with 12 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem problems, career concerns, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, and life changes.
She trained with a focus on marriage and family issues and has worked across university, business, and private practice settings. That mix of settings shaped a practical approach to day-to-day problems. Michelle also developed a specialty in career counseling and assists people at different stages of career decision-making and transitions.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and straightforward strategies. Michelle uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. She combines that with solution-focused techniques to identify small, concrete steps clients can try between sessions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit when people want to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She uses CBT in ways that fit the person's goals and comfort level rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Michelle pays attention to family dynamics such as blended family issues and codependency, and she can address concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues. Her style is collaborative, and she works with people who want practical, structured help rather than abstract discussion.
People who prefer a straightforward plan and clear next steps may find this approach helpful. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats to match logistics and needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses in everyday situations. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills such as tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and trying small behavior experiments that can be practiced between meetings.She also applies Client-Centered Therapy, which means she listens to what matters most to the client and lets goals guide the work. Solution-Focused Therapy appears as short-term, goal-oriented planning where the emphasis is on identifying practical next steps and measuring small changes.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then recommend initial strategies. Over a few sessions the plan can be adjusted based on how well the techniques fit the client's life and pace.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In practice, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of structured skill work and problem-solving in remote sessions to keep progress focused and practical.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, relationships, family and parenting, plus life changes and coping.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, using solution-focused techniques and CBT tools to set goals and try practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience across university, business, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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