Therapist profile
Dr. Rebecca Michel, LCPC
LCPC - Stress and Parenting support
Continue with RebeccaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Strengths based work
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca Michel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois with 16 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and career questions. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focused on practical steps.
She uses strengths-based coaching ideas to help people notice what already works and build from there. That approach looks at talents and habits a person can use to tackle everyday problems. She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety concerns.
Rebecca often helps people who are managing caregiver strain, workplace stress, or the complicated feelings that come with pregnancy and childbirth. She supports those dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness issues, and questions about life purpose or midlife change. Her work covers women's issues and common communication problems at home and at work.
Sessions aim to turn concerns into concrete next steps. Conversations include identifying strengths, setting realistic goals, and practicing new ways of coping or communicating. Progress is tracked in short, manageable ways so people can notice change between meetings.
She accepts clients who live outside the U.S. and offers services in English. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform's online options.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Dr. Michel draws on strengths-based coaching alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Strengths-based work focuses on identifying a person's existing talents and habits and then using those abilities to tackle daily challenges like parenting stress or workplace pressure. Evidence-based approaches address mood and anxiety by teaching specific skills for managing thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past to decide which techniques to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what feels useful and what produces measurable change.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into work breaks, reduce travel time, and make it easier to have shorter check-ins when life is busy. Others like being able to keep a regular schedule from different locations. If you need international access, Dr. Michel accepts clients outside the United States and conducts sessions in English.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to parenting?
She helps adults with parenting concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems that affect family life.
How does she approach therapy and coaching?
She uses strengths-based coaching ideas alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques to set goals and build practical skills.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 16 years of professional work experience as a counselor and coach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options on the platform.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model and the subscription can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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