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Michelle Swanson

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Relationship issues
  • Family therapy, Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Whether you're an adolescent navigating life's challenges, an individual seeking clarity, or a couple or family looking to strengthen your bonds — you've come to the right place.

With over 21 years of counseling experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings in Texas, I bring not just expertise, but genuine care to every session. I believe that healing happens in a space where you feel truly heard, respected, and understood.

My approach is confidential, compassionate, and tailored to you — because your journey is unique, and so is the path forward. Whatever you're carrying, I'm here to walk alongside you toward the healing and growth you deserve.

My approach to therapy

Drawing from a range of proven, evidence-based approaches, I weave together the tools that fit you best. Through Solution-Focused Therapy, we identify what's already working and build on your own strengths, while Family Systems Therapy helps us explore how your relationships and family dynamics influence your well-being. Narrative Therapy gives you the space to reframe and reclaim the story you tell about yourself and your life, and CBT & DBT equip you with practical, everyday tools to manage difficult emotions and shift unhelpful thought patterns. When needed, we'll also focus on Relapse Prevention and Communication Skills to build the confidence and resilience that makes progress last beyond the therapy room. And because healing doesn't happen in isolation, I'll connect you with Medication Management referrals and trusted community resources — so you never have to navigate the road ahead alone.

What you can expect from me

At the heart of everything I do is a genuine desire to see you thrive. In our work together, you can expect a safe, confidential space where you feel truly heard — and a collaborative, personalized approach that honors who you are and where you want to go. My hope is that through our time together, you'll reconnect with your authentic self, develop a deeper sense of self-worth, build more meaningful relationships, and find greater confidence in every area of your life — at home, at work, and beyond. You deserve to live a life that feels whole, and I'm here to help you get there.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Energetic, Participatory, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Our Lady of the Lake University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Depression
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Bowen Family Systems, Attachment Based, Experiential, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English