- Compassionate listening
- Practical next steps
- Longstanding experience
About Michele
Dr. Michele Frey helps people facing addictions, family concerns, grief, depression, and major life changes. She communicates with warmth and respect and keeps conversations focused on practical next steps. Her approachable manner aims to make the first meeting less stressful for someone unsure about therapy.
With 23 years of professional experience as an LPC - licensed professional counselor - she shapes each session around the person's needs. She listens for what matters most and then discusses options that fit the client's life. The therapist emphasizes collaborative planning rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Sessions typically cover coping strategies, problem solving, and ways to manage strong emotions when life feels overwhelming. She helps people sort through family conflict and parenting strain, and works with grieving clients to find routines and meaning during difficult periods. Addiction-related work focuses on identifying triggers and building steadier daily habits.
Dr. Frey also pays attention to aging and geriatric issues, multicultural concerns, personality disorder features, prejudice and discrimination impacts, and histories of sexual assault and abuse. She adapts language and pace so everyone can engage without jargon.
Her aim is to support and empower people taking steps toward change. She invites open conversation about goals and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Those who want to begin are encouraged to describe their main concern and practical needs in the first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Dr. Frey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on concerns like depression, grief, and addictions. One common approach focuses on building practical skills for daily life such as managing mood, reducing risky behaviors, and improving routines to support recovery. Another approach emphasizes talking through difficult experiences and family patterns to identify alternatives and clearer boundaries that reduce conflict.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, then adjust methods over time. This helps ensure the work fits the person's pace and priorities rather than following a fixed script.
If you want to pursue therapy online, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets someone continue therapy while managing medical appointments, caregiving responsibilities, or work schedules. The focus remains on practical strategies and steady progress that can be applied between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, family conflict, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She keeps sessions practical and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then tailoring a plan to fit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience in counseling and related areas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - licensed professional counselor - practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.