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Michelle Gary

Therapist
13 years of experience
19 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with adults and couples who feel stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, struggle with trust or fear of abandonment, or find themselves repeating the same conflicts. Many of my clients also experience anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma that affects how they see themselves, navigate relationships, and connect with others.

I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach for processing traumatic and distressing experiences. My work focuses not only on reducing symptoms, but also on understanding how past experiences, attachment, and relationship patterns may be influencing what is happening in the present.

and as a bonus of telehealth, you may occasionally get a cameo from one of my dogs.

My approach to therapy

I bring a relaxed, genuine, and very human approach to therapy. I’m not a therapist who sits back with a blank expression, I’m emotionally present, I laugh with my clients, and sometimes I’m moved right alongside them. I believe being real helps create a space where you can be real, too.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we'll explore not only the challenges that brought you to therapy, but also the relationships, experiences, and patterns that may be influencing how you're feeling today. I take a collaborative and trauma-informed approach, which means we'll work together to understand your story rather than simply focusing on symptoms. You can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, trauma, or feeling stuck, our first session is the beginning of building a path forward that fits your unique situation.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Energetic, Affirming, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of Akron
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (Ohio), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Anthem Ohio Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Structural Family, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Seeking Safety, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English