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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Grief and trauma
About Michelle
Michelle Owusu, LCPC, LPC, is licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and in Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has 17 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and a range of mood and intimacy-related issues. Her practice addresses issues across sexuality, multicultural concerns, and life transitions.
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical tools in sessions. She focuses on building a working relationship that lets people talk through current problems and try concrete strategies. Sessions often include problem solving, communication work, and developing coping skills for anxiety, anger, or difficult life changes.
Her background includes long-term clinical experience with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and addiction-related challenges. She also supports people facing postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of attention include attachment issues, blended family dynamics, commitment and control issues, and communication problems.
Michelle addresses relationship formats such as non-monogamy and polyamory and helps people navigate intimacy-related issues. She works with clients on self-esteem, self-love, career concerns, and social anxiety and phobia. The practice also considers multicultural and LGBT-related issues when relevant to the presenting concerns.
Sessions are provided in English. Michelle describes her approach as client-focused and goal-oriented, offering tools to help clients move toward relief and improved functioning. She asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin planning treatment.
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How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. These approaches teach coping strategies for anxiety, mood regulation for depression and bipolar symptoms, and communication skills for relationship and family concerns.She also uses tools aimed at processing trauma and its effects. These methods help people reduce distress linked to past abuse or traumatic events and improve day-to-day functioning through structured exercises and gradual exposure when appropriate.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist and client work together to choose methods that match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans based on progress and feedback.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic days. Licensed professionals can also adjust session pacing and focus to suit work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited bandwidth needs.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting issues, and related mood and intimacy problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical tools to help people talk through problems and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where?
She holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Illinois and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Arizona.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.