About Michelle
Michelle Christian is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York. She has 12 years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Her style is grounded and straightforward. She creates a space where people can talk without feeling judged. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation to help people handle everyday pressures and painful experiences.
Background and approach
Michelle works to build trust and clarity early in the process. She listens for what matters most and helps set small, achievable goals. Over time those steps add up and make daily life feel more manageable.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. That means the work emphasizes methods shown to help with anxiety, mood, and trauma. Michelle adapts what she uses to fit each person’s needs rather than following a rigid plan.
Sessions can be scheduled in ways that fit a busy life. The therapy process begins with a short matching questionnaire and a scheduling step. Michelle supports people who want steady, practical help to cope and move forward.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical change. One approach emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and stress through breathing, pacing, and thought work to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and painful experiences by helping people name feelings, build coping strategies, and regain a sense of safety in day-to-day life.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods over time based on what helps most. That collaboration helps match technique to need rather than applying a single method to everyone.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins or ongoing support possible between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work consistently.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English