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Online therapist

Michelle Scher

Practical counseling for family concerns

Credentials
LPC
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michelle

Michelle Scher is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma. She helps people facing anger, major life changes, relationship stress, family concerns, and low self-esteem. Parents and caregivers will find straightforward, practical support for daily struggles.

Michelle writes simply and listens closely to figure out what matters most to each person. Her sessions are direct and solution-minded. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and she adapts techniques to each age and situation.

Background and approach

Michelle also draws on other methods when needed to tailor sessions to a child, teen, adult, or older person. Michelle has 12 years of experience working across the lifespan, including aging and geriatric issues and veteran and armed forces concerns. She addresses communication problems and helps clients build skills to handle stress and conflict.

Sessions focus on practical strategies that can be tried between meetings. Therapy with Michelle often includes clear goals, homework that fits real life, and plain talk about progress. She balances guidance with room for clients to steer the work.

Parents can expect concrete tools to use at home and clear steps to track change. All sessions take place online through video, phone, live chat, or messaging formats. Michelle supports English-speaking clients in Oklahoma and adjusts pace and techniques to match each person's needs and goals.

How Michelle uses CBT online and why it can help

Michelle most often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that lead to stress or anger. CBT breaks problems into small steps and teaches skills you can use between sessions to reduce symptoms and handle tough situations.

She pairs CBT with flexible techniques tailored to each person's age and needs, adapting tasks and homework for children, teens, adults, and older adults. The therapist works collaboratively, talking through goals and adjusting methods as you try them to find what fits best.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make regular work easier to fit into busy lives. These options let families choose what works for them on any given day, whether they need a quick check-in by message or a longer video session. The combination of structured CBT work and flexible online formats aims to make therapy practical and easier to keep up with.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle address?
She works with anger, coping with life changes, relationship stress, family issues, and self-esteem. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, and veteran and armed forces concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and direct, with an emphasis on clear goals and hands-on strategies. Sessions include skills practice and steps to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has 12 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Oklahoma with license OK LPC 5117.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

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