Michelle St. Raymond
Compassionate guidance for life transitions
LCSW Louisiana
- Experience
- 31 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Michelle
Michelle St. Raymond is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 31 years of practice based in Louisiana.
Background and approach
She brings a heart-centered approach to care and emphasizes trauma recovery, family of origin work, and relationship growth while integrating evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support people in shifting unhelpful thinking patterns. Her practice perspective values mindfulness, inner body awareness, and compassionate self-acceptance as part of broader healing and change.
Michelle draws on experience with transitions across the life span, recognizing how aging, job changes, health concerns, and family re-creations can leave people feeling stuck. She helps clients develop practical skills for letting go of limiting habits and building healthy behaviors, while honoring each person’s goals and preferences.
Her work combines a focus on mind-body connection with an emphasis on meaningful action so clients can move toward the life they want. Clients working with Michelle can expect a collaborative process in which the therapist offers guidance while the client retains leadership over choices and direction.
Sessions emphasize growth, practical tools, and a compassionate stance to support lasting change.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Change
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. It offers concrete strategies and homework-style practice that translate well to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, helping clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with what matters; this approach can support coping with life transitions and persistent distress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that shape how people form connections and respond to stress, and it can be especially useful when relationship dynamics or family of origin issues are central concerns.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapt interventions over time to find the best fit for ongoing progress. Clients are invited to take an active role in shaping the focus and methods used.
Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions from home or work and to maintain continuity during busy or changing schedules. These formats allow therapists to use practical CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and relational exploration in ways that fit a client’s routine and communication style, supporting steady momentum toward meaningful change.
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Experience
31+ years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English