Michelle Powell

Experienced LPC offering practical, client-focused therapy

LPC Georgia

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Michelle

Michelle Powell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 25 years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Her long career reflects sustained work with both common life stressors and more complex emotional issues. Her approach blends client-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic methods tailored to individual needs.

Michelle emphasizes mutual respect and collaborates with clients to develop individualized plans that promote autonomy and practical coping skills. She aims to help clients move toward a more satisfying, balanced life by focusing on realistic goals and skills that can be applied in daily situations.

Michelle welcomes conversations about midlife transitions, caregiver stress, attachment and family dynamics, infidelity, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and related areas. She offers professional guidance grounded in many years of practice and adapts treatment to each person’s circumstances and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle brings together Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as primary tools in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to emotional distress and teaching practical skills to change those patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and intrusive thoughts. ACT emphasizes values-based living and experiential strategies to build psychological flexibility, helping clients cope with grief, life transitions, and chronic stress.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and lived experience, then adapts techniques from client-centered care, CBT, and ACT to create a plan that feels manageable and relevant. She emphasizes mutual respect and promotes autonomy while trying different strategies until a good fit is found.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent therapeutic support from a licensed professional regardless of logistical constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting struggles, sleeping issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The practice combines a client-centered stance with evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Michelle has 25 years of experience working with diverse presenting concerns and has developed a practice that emphasizes individualized treatment planning and promoting clients' autonomy.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Georgia as an LPC with license number GA LPC LPC003625 and practices from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services to clients located within the stated region.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCD PhobiasPostpartum depressionSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English