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Online therapist

Michelle Rutherford

Warm, practical counseling with evidence-based tools

Credentials
LPC
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michelle

Michelle Rutherford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana who focuses on practical, evidence-based care for everyday challenges. She keeps sessions relaxed and direct, aiming to make each visit feel approachable and doable. Many people come to her feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, mood changes, or life transitions and want straightforward help.

Michelle emphasizes a warm, respectful space where clients can speak honestly and begin making small changes that add up.

Background and approach

She uses a mix of proven techniques and adapts them to fit each person’s situation. That means the work might include learning new ways to manage anxiety, improving sleep or eating patterns, addressing addictive behaviors, or coping with grief. Michelle also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and intimacy-related struggles.

Sessions are aimed at helping clients build skills they can use outside of therapy. Michelle has four years of counseling experience and stays focused on what helps most in real life. She prefers clear, direct conversations that still leave room for empathy and understanding.

Progress is often gradual, so she works with clients to set small, realistic goals and track what changes. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Prospective clients start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time that fits their needs.

Michelle practices with the credential LPC, listed as LA LPC 6224.

Practical evidence-based approaches and online care

Michelle draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and mood swings. Skills-based strategies teach concrete tools for managing stress, coping with grief, addressing addictive patterns, and improving daily routines.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. Michelle works with clients to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and encourages clients to give feedback about what feels useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Sessions can take place by video call or phone when a live conversation is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins, skill practice, or when writing feels easier. These formats make it possible to fit therapy into different schedules and support steady progress without long commutes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Michelle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career struggles, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is relaxed, direct, and compassionate. She uses evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
Michelle has four years of counseling experience working with a range of life and mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and how is she credentialed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credential LA LPC 6224, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Michelle?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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