Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of LaVivian Thomas, LPC

LaVivian Thomas

Therapist(Mrs. Michelle)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Dallas, Texas. Michelle’s education and experience gives her a wide perspective in working with a variety of clients concerns and issues. Michelle therapeutic style is direct but compassionate. " Our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior". She has a specific interest in providing an opportunity for clients who want to integrate their faith into the counseling process.

My approach to therapy

Tailoring her treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each client, Michelle utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, and John Gottman’s methods in couple therapy. Michelle works for Cohesion Counseling PLLC.

What you can expect from me

Michelle is an interactive and personable therapist, her therapeutic style emphasizes providing support and practical feedback to help clients address personal life challenges effectively.

Michelle integrates a range of complementary methodologies to deliver a highly personalized approach for each client. With compassion and understanding, she collaborates with individuals to build on their strengths, fostering the personal growth they are committed to achieving.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Amberton University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Codependency Behavioral, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    8105 Rasor Boulevard Ste 268
    Plano, TX 75024