Michelle Hunt

Life can feel like a lot—work, parenting, relationships, family, and the endless juggling that comes with everyday life. You may be used to being the one everyone counts on, but lately you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, or burned out. As an LISW-S with nearly 20 years of experience, I help adults navigate life transitions, parenting and family challenges, anxiety, stress, relationships, and burnout. My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and find practical ways to feel more balanced, confident, and connected to yourself.

Whether you're looking for support through a difficult season or hoping to better understand yourself and create lasting change, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, supported, and living life with more clarity as you navigate daily challenges. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, so I tailor treatment to each client's unique strengths, goals, and needs. While therapy often involves difficult conversations, I believe humor can also be an important part of healing and, when appropriate, use it to help build connection and reduce stress.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based interventions, trauma-informed care, and family systems perspectives to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthy coping skills, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful, lasting change. I also provide coaching and support for individuals navigating workplace challenges, career growth, and professional decision-making.

What to Expect During Your First Session

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it's normal to feel unsure about what to expect. My goal is to create a welcoming, relaxed, and judgment-free space where you can be yourself.

During our first session, we'll spend time getting to know each other. I'll ask questions about what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, your background, and what you hope to gain from counseling. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about my approach and determine whether we're a good fit. Together, we'll identify your strengths, discuss what's working and what's feeling challenging, and begin developing goals that are meaningful to you. Rather than feeling like an interrogation, I aim for our conversation to feel natural, collaborative, and supportive. I'll meet you where you are, offer guidance and honest feedback when helpful, and may even incorporate humor when appropriate to help put you at ease. By the end of our first session, you'll have a better understanding of how we can work together and some initial ideas or tools to help you begin moving toward the changes you want to make.

Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, relationships, trauma, life transitions, or professional challenges, my hope is that you'll leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the path ahead.