Therapist profile
Michele Walker, LCMHC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
Continue with MicheleAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Michele
Michele Walker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and relationship and family issues. Michele sees adults who want practical help managing emotions and everyday strain.
Michele works in a direct, client-centered way. She listens first and then helps people name what matters to them. Sessions focus on clearer communication, improved daily functioning, and steps a person can try between meetings. She includes psychoeducation so clients understand patterns and options.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods, selected to fit the person in front of her. Michele commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change thinking patterns. She also uses dialectical skills for emotion regulation and EMDR for processing trauma when appropriate.
Michele pays attention to the realities of parenting and family life. She offers practical strategies parents and adults can use at home and at work. Conversations often cover boundaries, codependency, intimacy-related concerns, and handling conflict that comes up around caring for others.
People who work with Michele can expect straightforward discussion about goals and steps to get there. She works to build a clear plan and teaches skills people can try between sessions. To begin she asks about current challenges, what a better day would look like, and what has or hasn’t worked before.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping people clarify their own goals. It emphasizes the person’s perspective and working at a pace they set, which can help with issues like low self-esteem and making life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, shift unhelpful thinking, and improve daily routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful for strong mood swings, communication problems, and learning limits with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before you book so you know exactly how meetings will happen. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins, scheduling around parenting or work, and avoiding travel to appointments. Talk with the therapist about what will make sessions workable for your routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with adults on family problems, family of origin issues, parenting stress, and relationship concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths based, combining supportive listening with practical techniques from several therapies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on issues like anxiety, trauma, depression, and parenting.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for her practice.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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