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Online therapist

Michelle Miller

Practical, compassionate help for families

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michelle

Michelle Miller offers calm, practical support for parents and families facing hard moments. She meets people where they are and focuses on small, useful steps that can make daily life easier. Her style is direct but warm, aimed at helping people untangle immediate problems and find clearer ways forward.

Michelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Indiana. She has nine years of experience across community mental health, in-home therapy for adults and children, and outpatient care.

Background and approach

That background means she has worked with a wide range of concerns, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to eating issues, ADHD, substance use, and family stress. In sessions she leans toward solutions that fit each person’s situation. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the individual.

She adds Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Michelle also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work and uses Motivational Interviewing when change feels stuck. Parents who need help with parenting questions, grief, life transitions, or communication problems will find a practical focus in her work.

She pays attention to family dynamics, attachment and adoption concerns, and issues like caregiver stress and chronic health challenges. Conversations are intended to be straightforward and free of shame. Michelle invites people to try messaging or a short chat first if that feels easier than jumping into a full session.

She emphasizes collaboration and sets goals together so progress feels manageable and clear.

Approaches that work well online for families

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person or family. It creates space for parents to talk about hard decisions and family patterns while the therapist reflects and helps clarify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and small behaviors that keep problems going, and then practices new ways of thinking and acting; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. The Gottman Method offers practical tools for improving communication and managing conflict in relationships, which can help co-parents and partners rebuild trust and teamwork.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will review goals and try methods that fit the family’s needs and preferences. She adjusts plans based on what is most helpful, so therapy stays practical and focused on real-life change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to check in between busy days, get support during transitions, and keep momentum without extra travel. The format can be chosen to match the family’s routine and communication style.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle address with parents and families?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, parenting questions, relationship issues, eating concerns, ADHD, and a wide range of family-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like during sessions?
Michelle uses a practical, person-focused approach that combines Client-Centered care with solution-focused and cognitive tools. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at clear, achievable steps.
How many years of clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working in community mental health, in-home therapy for adults and children, and outpatient settings.
What are Michelle's credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - licensed in Indiana with licence number IN LMHC 39003285A.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different needs and schedules.
How do payments and getting started work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist selection. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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