Rachelle Michaud

I help people struggling with aspects of their sexuality or gender, body image issues, relationship struggles, and challenges in a relationship. I help people with long-standing trauma (i.e., CPTSD) and emotional regulation issues (i.e., Bipolar) My approach is experiential and somatic. Queer & heterosexual couples/people are welcome. Bipolar, addiction-struggling, welcome.

I grew up in a family that prioritized independence over emotional closeness. My survival strategy was to be warm, open & playful and to be drawn towards people/relationships that demonstrated high level of emotional intimacy. I started out in the performing Arts world in New York City but fearing that being "paid" meant doing things I didn't want to do, I saw a career counsellor. She helped open my eyes to psychotherapy. I have also always been interested in women's and gender studies. My graduate degree was in Holistic Psychology, which included transpersonal and somatic psychotherapy. My love in somatics and for the somatics once done in Performing Arts never died and is brought with me to me in my practice of psychology.

My approach is experiential and somatic; it's not only about talking and homework. I help people to have a new experience in a session that is good and grounded in consent, respect, positivity and transformation. All bodies welcome. All bodies deserve respect. All sexualities, genders, ethnicities, and bodies are welcomed and affirmed. Military families are also welcome!

I am always learning new skills for my work with sex, couples & individuals. I attend training, group meetings & supervision on a very regular basis. Certified: AEDP, (Accelerated, Transformative, Dynamic, Psychotherapy). ASSECT SEX THERAPIST, EFT COUPLES, IMAGO COUPLES, TCT (TRANSFORMATIVE COUPLES THERAPY), ADVANCED GOTTMAN. Certified as an intimacy somatic & relationships practitioner from five programs. I am always comparing how expert therapists treat couples, sexuality, romantic, and love issues. Somatics, good 4 mood swings & addictions.

Together, we look at hard stuff and transform it. You CAN heal. I am always learning new skills for my work with sex, couples & individuals.

Clients feel seen, heard, affirmed, supported, empowered and often lighter or a sense of relief. They start to experience more little moments of love inside themselves and in their relationships.

Sessions are available Monday to Friday, morning through to 2 pm. ONLINE only. EAST COAST STATES AND KANSAS. Flexibility with the structure and style of sessions, tailored to each person.