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Michele Howard

Compassionate relational therapy with practical skills

LMFT North Carolina

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michele

Michele Howard is an LMFT based in North Carolina who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and depression.

Background and approach

She also works with clients facing abandonment and attachment challenges, communication difficulties, forgiveness struggles, panic disorder and panic attacks, and concerns tied to pregnancy and childbirth. Michele emphasizes a collaborative atmosphere where clients can name and explore painful emotions and recurring patterns without pressure.

Her practice weaves several evidence-informed approaches, and she aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Michele encourages clients to build practical skills for managing distressing thoughts and reactions while also attending to emotional bonds and relational dynamics.

With three years of clinical experience holding the LMFT credential, she meets people where they are and guides them step by step through change and healing.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. In online sessions this often involves collaborative worksheets, behavioral experiments, and skill practice between meetings to build coping strategies.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning ways to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action. ACT can help clients struggling with avoidance, panic, or persistent worry by offering practical exercises and mindfulness practices that fit well into remote formats.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and allows work to continue from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, try skills between sessions, and access support in ways that fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michele address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, intimacy-related issues, and depression, as well as abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, panic disorder and panic attacks, and pregnancy and childbirth concerns.
How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?
The approach blends practical skill-building with attention to emotions and relationships, creating a collaborative environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment.
What is Michele's clinical background?
She holds an LMFT credential and has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and therapy approaches.
Where is Michele licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in North Carolina as NC LMFT 01635 and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients may work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirth

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English