Therapist profile
Michelle Spencer, LMHC, LPCC
Minnesota
Licensed counselor - Stress and codependency issues
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- Credentials
- LMHC, LPCC
- License
- LPCC, Minnesota / cc03400; LMHC, New York / 007805
- NPI
- 1609313717
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Minnesota
About
- CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Michelle Spencer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 12 years of clinical experience. She practices in Minnesota and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, career difficulties, and related concerns including codependency.
She keeps conversations straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what you want to change. Michelle listens for patterns that keep a person stuck and helps identify small, doable steps to try between sessions.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are goals.
Motivational Interviewing techniques are used when someone feels stuck about making a change. That method supports clearer reasons for change and builds commitment at a pace that fits the individual.
Michelle aims to create concrete next steps rather than long lists of theory. She helps people set boundaries, work through feelings tied to caregiving or relationships, and manage stress tied to work or parenting. The focus is on practical tools and steady progress over time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic methods and how online sessions can help
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's own goals and perspective. The therapist listens without steering and reflects back what the client says so they can clarify what matters most. This approach helps when someone wants to build confidence and name personal priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It provides concrete exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress linked to work or relationships.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches to try first, adjusting plans based on progress and feedback. This is a shared decision rather than a fixed prescription.
Please confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They may allow shorter check-ins on a break, reduce travel time around work or caregiving, or let someone choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help clients practice skills consistently and apply them between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. She works with people who have trouble saying no and helps them practice setting limits and protecting their time.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centered therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and brings in Motivational Interviewing when change feels difficult.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience supporting adults with stress, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota. Her LMHC is registered in New York and her LPCC is in Minnesota.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting 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.