Therapist profile
Michelle Smith, LPC, LIMHP
Nebraska
LPC and LIMHP - relationships and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LPC, LIMHP
- License
- LIMHP, Nebraska / 1201; LPC, Colorado / LPC.0023564
- NPI
- 1477933240
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Nebraska
About
- Codependency issues
- Attachment work
- CBT and ACT
About Michelle
Michelle Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, grief, burnout, mood disorders, and codependency. Michelle also addresses issues related to attachment, abandonment, and family of origin struggles.
Michelle focuses on clear, practical conversations. She helps people notice patterns that keep them putting others first and supports learning concrete skills to set limits and protect emotional energy. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with straightforward tools people can use between meetings.
Her background blends several evidence-based approaches. Michelle draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and act on them, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking, and Attachment-Based work to understand relationship patterns. She also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and from Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in the client’s experience.
She frames setbacks as moments to learn practical steps forward. That can mean basic boundary practice, rebuilding after loss, or reducing day-to-day overwhelm. Michelle writes about these topics as part of her broader work and aims to make treatment readable and usable.
People who show up worried about people-pleasing, losing themselves in relationships, or living around another person’s mood or substance use may find this approach helpful. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats offered.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that match those values. It is useful when someone feels stuck, uncertain about choices, or keeps putting others first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going, and teaching practical strategies to change them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and boundary choices, which can help with codependency and communication problems.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so the practical details match your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when schedules demand it. It can also make it simpler to use skills between sessions in real life. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, confirm current options before you schedule.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, burnout, mood disorders, and related issues such as codependency and attachment concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and skills-focused. She uses approaches like ACT, CBT, attachment work, and DBT techniques to teach practical tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and mood-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LIMHP credentials and practices in Nebraska.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats she is offering for appointments.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.