Dr. Rebecca Michel, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

About Rebecca

Dr. Rebecca Michel holds a doctorate in Counseling and brings 16 years of professional experience to her practice. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor - LCPC - in Illinois.

Her work centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and career challenges in straightforward, practical ways. She also uses strengths-based coaching informed by Gallup methodology and training from The Daring Way to help clients identify what already works for them.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on building on those strengths to make daily life easier and to move toward clear goals. The approach is goal-oriented and down-to-earth rather than overly technical. Rebecca pays attention to common roadblocks like guilt, shame, and communication problems.

She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, mood concerns, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, and workplace difficulties. Conversations center on real situations and immediate steps that can help at home and at work. Her style is collaborative and practical.

She talks through options, practices small changes, and tracks progress together. Therapy or coaching can include short-term goal work or a longer process depending on what a person needs. Sessions are offered in English and available to clients in Illinois and internationally.

Getting started involves a short questionnaire and scheduling work that fits each person's life.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Two of the core ways she works are strengths-based coaching and practical skill-building. Strengths-based coaching uses a client’s existing talents to set goals and make change, which can help with motivation, career direction, and confidence. Practical skill-building focuses on simple strategies for managing stress, anxiety, communication problems, and parenting challenges so people can try things between sessions and notice what helps.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will pick techniques and adjust them as needed so the work fits the client’s life and priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, and caregiving. They also let people keep momentum between meetings through messaging or shorter check-ins when that suits the plan.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, and coaching goals. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, midlife issues, and workplace concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is practical and collaborative, using strengths people already have. Sessions emphasize doable steps, problem-solving, and tracking progress rather than abstract theory.

What is her professional background?

She holds a doctorate in Counseling and has 16 years of professional experience working with these issues. She also completed Gallup strengths-based coach training and The Daring Way training.

What credentials and location information are available?

She is a licensed clinical professional counselor - LCPC - in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180007561. She practices from Illinois and works with clients in that region and beyond.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and communication preferences.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Experience: 16 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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