- Substance use experience
- Practical coping skills
- Respectful listening
About Michele
Michele Fitzgerald is an LPCC with 25 years of experience in behavioral health and substance use work. She began her career in the 1980s working with adolescents in substance abuse treatment and has practiced in places as different as Kodiak, Alaska and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michele views recovery as part of overall wellness and values building strength through hard times.
Her background includes substance abuse and mental health counseling, adoption and birth parent support, hospital social work, and long-term care experience. That mix means she has seen many sides of the problems people bring into therapy, from addiction to grief and chronic health concerns.
In sessions she listens carefully and treats mistakes as chances to learn. She uses practical approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. She also addresses topics like parenting strains, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, and career pressures.
Michele draws on a range of approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. She aims to match strategies to a person's needs and goals rather than using a single method for everyone.
People who prefer a steady, listening presence may find her style helpful. If you want someone who combines long experience in addiction and mental health with straightforward, respectful guidance, Michele may be a fit. Confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches you can expect in online sessions
Many people find cognitive behavioral therapy helpful for spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; CBT teaches clear skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding so the person feels heard and can set their own goals. Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest methods that seem to fit. Decisions are made together so the plan matches what the person wants to accomplish.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats Michele currently offers before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone continue care while relocating within the same state or managing health or mobility limits.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michele commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Michele listens carefully and focuses on practical steps. She treats mistakes as learning chances and guides people toward stronger coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years in behavioral health and substance use settings, including work in Kodiak, Alaska, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, plus adoption, hospital, and long-term care roles.
What credentials and location are listed for Michele?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy with Michele?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.