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Michelle Kyles

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LPC Virginia

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michelle

Michelle Kyles, LPC, focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, substance-related concerns, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. She draws on a decade of professional experience to support clients who are ready to make changes and develop healthier coping patterns.

Background and approach

Michelle emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly while working toward practical goals. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care and motivational strategies to help individuals identify unhelpful thinking, strengthen motivation for change, and build workable solutions.

She also integrates solution-focused ideas to keep sessions goal-oriented and action-driven. Based in Virginia, Michelle offers a respectful space for addressing issues like ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and a range of relational and workplace challenges.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Michelle often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress; CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by teaching practical coping skills. She also employs client-centered therapy, which focuses on offering empathy and active listening so clients can explore their thoughts and values and move toward self-directed change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle approaches this collaboratively. She will discuss goals, preferences, and responses to early interventions, and together the client and therapist determine which methods fit best and how they can be adapted over time to meet evolving needs.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options make it easier to fit consistent sessions into busy schedules, maintain momentum between meetings, and access support from home or work when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related issues such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Michelle favors a collaborative, client-centered stance combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to help clients set goals and develop practical skills.
What is her professional experience?
She brings 10 years of professional experience supporting clients through a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location does she hold?
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with licence number VA LPC 0701010896.
Can non-English or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMulticultural concernsNarcissismPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English