- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma and recovery
About Michele
Michele Gayle is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, trauma, bipolar disorder, and depression. She offers a direct and respectful approach and aims to create a supportive space for people exploring change. Michele emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in her work and meets clients where they are in the moment.
With six years of experience working in Washington, Michele adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She helps people talk through relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and anger. She also supports those navigating career shifts, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Michele focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life. Sessions typically center on clear goals, coping strategies, and problem-solving that clients can try between meetings. She balances a gentle, respectful tone with straightforward suggestions to help people move forward.
People can expect Michele to listen carefully and shape the work to their situation. She welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds, including those in the LGBT community, and works with people dealing with addiction recovery and trauma histories. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.
To begin, Michele asks clients to select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there, scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability and the subscription model used for sessions.
How Michele Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on managing symptoms and building everyday skills. One common technique emphasizes practical coping strategies and skills training to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; this involves practicing small, doable changes and tracking how they affect daily life. Another approach targets patterns that arise after trauma or loss, helping people process difficult memories and rebuild routines that support steadier mood and relationships.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Michele works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life rather than sticking rigidly to a single model.
For practical reasons, confirm the current session options before booking. Michele’s practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting, or caregiving duties, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. If someone prefers a different pace or format, Michele will discuss options and help find a way that fits day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michele commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Michele takes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach. She focuses on clear goals, practical strategies, and a collaborative dialogue tailored to each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of professional experience working in mental health settings and holds a license as a mental health counselor.
Where is Michele licensed and based?
She is licensed in Washington and provides services while practicing under her Washington LMHC credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted, though clients should confirm any regional licensing or scheduling considerations before booking.
How does pricing work for Michele's sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.