Michelle Miller

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) in Ohio with nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I am also licensed to practice in Missouri and hold telehealth registration in Florida, allowing me to provide services to clients across multiple states. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University and have spent my career working with individuals experiencing a wide variety of emotional, relational, and life challenges. In addition to my clinical work, I have experience in clinical leadership and supervision and serve as an adjunct faculty member in a graduate counseling program.

I especially enjoy working with adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief and trauma. I also have a particular passion for women's mental health, including helping women navigate the emotional and psychological challenges that can accompany hormonal and reproductive transitions. Areas of special interest include Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), postpartum emotional and mental health concerns, and perimenopause and menopause. I recognize how significantly these seasons can affect mood, anxiety, relationships, sense of self, and overall well-being—and how often women feel that these experiences are misunderstood or minimized.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel genuinely heard and understood, but I also believe therapy should help you move forward. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what you're experiencing while gaining insight, developing new skills, and discovering healthier ways to navigate life's challenges.

I use an integrative approach, drawing from evidence-based and experiential therapies based on each person's individual needs. I am Level 1 certified in Brainspotting and often incorporate this approach to help clients process emotions and experiences that may be difficult to access through traditional talk therapy alone. I also frequently utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and parts-based approaches. Rather than using the same method with everyone, I tailor therapy to your personality, experiences, strengths, needs, and goals.

Above all, I want therapy to be a place where you can show up as you are, without judgment. You don't have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. My role is to come alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and encouragement while also gently challenging you when needed. Together, we'll work toward helping you feel more confident, grounded, and equipped to move forward in a way that feels authentic to who you are.

Your first session is really about beginning to get to know one another. I know that reaching out for therapy, and then sitting down with someone new and sharing personal parts of your life, can feel uncomfortable or even a little intimidating. My priority is to help you feel welcomed, heard, and understood from the very beginning.

The first session will look a little different from our future sessions because we will also complete the intake process. I’ll ask questions about what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, important experiences and relationships, your history, and what you hope to gain from our work together. While there are things I need to learn in order to understand the bigger picture, I don't want our first session to feel like I'm simply working through a checklist of questions.

You are always welcome to ask questions, and you don't have to share everything all at once. Building trust and rapport takes time. My hope is that when you leave our first session, you feel that you were genuinely seen and heard, that I have a better understanding of what you're experiencing, and that we have begun to identify where you would like to go from here.