- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Michele
Michele Gayle is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, and addiction-related concerns. Michele also supports those dealing with grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and parenting concerns.
Her approach is warm and direct. She treats each person with sensitivity and respect. Michele listens first and tailors conversations to what matters most to the individual.
Background and approach
In sessions she builds a plan around the client’s needs and goals. That plan may include practical coping strategies, behavior changes, and ways to manage strong emotions. Michele aims to make therapy feel useful and relevant to daily life.
She values collaboration and keeps things straightforward. Michele will work with clients to track progress and adjust the plan when needed. She encourages small, steady steps that add up to meaningful change.
Michele offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to stay connected between appointments.
What Michele works with
Everything Michele lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michele helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
How Michele Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Michele uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new ways of responding to stress. This helps with anxiety, depression, and day-to-day overwhelm.Another approach centers on building coping skills for strong emotions and addiction-related urges. Sessions teach step-by-step strategies for managing intense feelings and reducing risky behaviors. These methods also support people handling grief, anger, and compassion fatigue.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michele will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as priorities change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for short updates, coping prompts, or when writing feels more natural. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, childcare, or busy days.
Questions people ask about Michele
What concerns does Michele help with?
Michele works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship concerns, and parenting difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a practical and collaborative approach, listening first and tailoring conversations to each person. Sessions focus on useful skills and steps that apply to everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience in the field of mental health.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Washington licensed mental health counselor, credentialed as LMHC, and practices in Washington state.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Michele accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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