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Michelle Brown-Alford

Compassionate CBT-informed counseling for everyday growth

LPC Colorado

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Michelle

Michelle Brown-Alford is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical, skills-based work that supports improved communication, healthier self-love, and clarity around life purpose while addressing issues like social anxiety, guilt and shame, and forgiveness. Her practice reflects a thoughtful, empathetic style that pays attention to individual values and lived experience.

Therapy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping strategies, while also honoring the emotional and relational aspects of each person’s story. Michelle creates a warm, affirming environment that can be particularly attentive to women's issues and the ways faith and personal meaning intersect with mental health.

Across 16 years of professional work she aims to support clients in building resilience and practical skills for everyday life. Sessions are tailored to the individual, focusing on goals such as better communication, reduced social anxiety, or increased self-compassion, with an emphasis on collaborative planning and steady progress.

How CBT and Online Therapy Work Together

Michelle draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach often involves identifying thought patterns, testing assumptions, and practicing new skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and relationship-related difficulties. In practice she pairs these structured techniques with attention to communication skills, forgiveness, and self-compassion to address concerns like social anxiety, guilt, and low self-esteem.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with clients to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting CBT tools and supportive interventions as the relationship develops so care feels personalized and practical.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to access consistent care from home or on the go. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and give clients multiple ways to engage with a licensed professional, whether they prefer real-time conversation or written check-ins between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Her style blends empathy with practical skills building, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify patterns of thinking and develop concrete coping strategies tailored to their goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 16 years of professional experience to her clinical work and has developed an approach that balances emotional understanding with actionable tools for change.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LPC with license CO LPC LPC.0011437 and practices in Colorado.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English