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Online therapist

Dr. Michele Frey

Compassionate guidance for family and life changes

Credentials
LPC
Experience
23 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michele

Dr. Michele Frey helps people facing addictions, family problems, grief, depression, and big life changes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 23 years of experience.

Her work focuses on practical support and steady guidance for people looking for change. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every session. Her style is collaborative and tailored to each person.

She listens first, then works with the client to design a plan that fits their situation.

Background and approach

Conversations are direct but warm, aimed at making small, manageable changes over time. Dr. Frey also attends to related concerns like aging and geriatric issues, multicultural matters, personality disorders, prejudice and discrimination, and sexual assault and abuse.

She draws on her long experience to recognize patterns and suggest strategies that work day to day. Sessions may include practical coping skills, problem-solving, and emotional processing. Her approach balances short-term problem solving with attention to deeper issues that affect relationships and daily life.

She supports clients through grief and transitions and helps when depression or addiction makes daily tasks harder. The goal is steady progress toward clearer priorities and improved functioning. People meet with her to talk through immediate problems and to build tools for the future.

She adapts pacing and techniques to match each person’s needs and comfort level. Her steady presence aims to help clients feel understood while they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Dr. Frey uses evidence-based techniques to help with concrete problems and emotional challenges. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills - teaching specific steps to manage cravings, reduce depressive symptoms, and handle stressful family interactions. This approach is useful when daily routines or urges disrupt life.

Another key method centers on grief and loss work, which helps people process painful events and make room for new ways of living. That work often combines listening with guided activities to remember, reflect, and slowly rebuild routines and connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and pace. The plan can change as needs evolve and progress is made.

Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people fit sessions into busy days, review messages or notes between meetings, and choose the format that feels most comfortable. For many, remote sessions make consistent care easier to maintain while juggling work, family, or other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She helps people with addictions, family difficulties, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like aging, multicultural concerns, personality disorders, prejudice and discrimination, and sexual assault and abuse.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical coping skills, and emotional processing with sensitivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience providing counseling and support to people facing a range of issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as GA LPC LPC003697, and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
23 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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