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Mishelle Lockerby, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-informed methods
- Goal focused work
About Mishelle
Mishelle Lockerby is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Mishelle focuses on practical steps that people can try between sessions. She speaks English.
Her style is straightforward and activity-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on trauma-focused methods and EMDR when past events are a central concern. Sessions include clear goals, simple skills to practice, and check-ins on progress.
Mishelle works with concerns beyond those core areas, including abandonment and attachment issues, mood disorders and panic, postpartum depression, workplace stress, first responder issues, and multicultural or immigration-related stress. She helps people who feel isolated or who struggle with family of origin problems to identify manageable next steps.
In session she and the client set a plan together. That can mean a short skill to try during the week, a behavioral experiment, or focused processing for traumatic memories. Progress is tracked so changes are visible and practical adjustments can be made.
People who choose her can expect clear explanations of methods and concrete practices to use between appointments. To start, the site matching process is used to schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mishelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior, then try small changes to test what helps. CBT sessions often focus on brief exercises, homework tasks, and measurable goals that fit with online appointments. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which focuses on processing distressing memories in a paced way. EMDR can be used when past events are contributing to current symptoms and the work is done step by step. Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and then choose methods together. That collaborative planning helps make each session productive and focused on what the client wants to accomplish. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also mean tasks and skill practice are assigned to try between meetings so progress continues outside sessions.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include panic, mood disorders, postpartum depression, workplace issues, and related concerns.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests small changes. Sessions include skill practice and brief behavioral experiments to see what helps.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and approaches. That experience informs how she structures sessions and plans follow-up tasks.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC, licensed in North Carolina. Her practice information reflects that state licensure.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up and matching process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process sets up the initial appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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