Michelle Mahone

I specialize in women's health and offer a holistic, evidence-based approach tailored to women and women's issues. Biological sex drives many uniquely feminine issues and their expression, which bears its own study and treatment.

I grew up in cities in California and my husband and I have been homesteading in rural Texas and Oklahoma for the last six years. We still homestead through fishing in Rockport, TX. I have unique training as a former Naval Officer and clinical psychology graduate fellow at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, as well as experience teaching biofeedback and yoga. I have worked with people of all ages, and focus now on adult women.

I believe that all of our inputs matter (from the environment to television to chemicals in your food) and contribute to a person's mental health outcome. I have experience professionally and personally with recovering from trauma, grief, medical issues, and alcoholic narcissistic abuse. I have experience with easing times of transition, end of life care and decisions, supporting a service member, supporting a loved one with a disability, and helping parents to become stronger leaders and caregivers.

Looking at how life is experienced through the feminine reveals strengths that are often missed. Open-mindedness and offering a non-judgmental space are the foundations. An ear, perspective taking, and taking stock of one's strengths is something we all need, and goes a long way towards carving a path of wellness. My practice focuses on compassion, listening, function, and pragmatism.

I strive to create a warm, affirming environment where you feel respected, supported, and comfortable showing up as your authentic self.

I believe meaningful progress and well being happens through a genuine therapeutic partnership built on trust, collaboration, and recognizing your strengths. My approach is warm, open-minded, and affirming. I draw from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Pronged Exposure Therapy (PE) Mindfulness, Exposure qith Redponse Prevention, Strength-Based Therapy. These approaches can help you recognize patterns in your thoughts and behaviors, process difficult experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and build on the strengths you already possess. I work collaboratively with you to understand your needs and identify strategies that support your individual goals.

I enjoy tackling panic and various fears with people because these are some of the simplest to treat and most rewarding. My training and experience extends to organizational Psychology, offering consultation and guidance to improve organizations at-large and improve personnel and quality of life factors.

I do not participate in custody or family disputes. While my practice is focused on women, I do still offer Parent Child Interaction Therapy to coach parents with children ages three and up.

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know one another, discuss what brings you to therapy, and begin identifying what you hope to accomplish. I’ll listen carefully to your concerns, learn more about your experiences, and invite you to participate in shaping the direction of our work together. As therapy progresses, we’ll explore challenges, build practical tools, and recognize your growth along the way. You can expect a supportive, collaborative space where your perspective matters and you are encouraged to take an active role in your progress. My goal is to help you feel empowered, develop greater self-understanding, and move toward lasting emotional well-being.