- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Michelle
Michelle Kisler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief, mood changes, and life transitions. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people find workable strategies for everyday life.
Michelle uses person-centered care to meet each client where they are. She combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps are used to build small changes that add up over time. She has particular experience supporting people dealing with trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, and compassion fatigue. Michelle also works with parents on parenting concerns and with clients managing ADHD, executive functioning, and caregiver stress.
She pays attention to each person’s cultural background and life story when planning care. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and practical tools. Michelle listens first, then helps set small, achievable steps that fit a client’s daily life.
She encourages building coping skills, improving self-esteem, and finding clarity about life purpose. Michelle is based in Pennsylvania and works in English. Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on respect and realistic progress.
She supports people who want direct, compassionate help to manage stress, navigate change, and improve daily functioning.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michelle helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coaching
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Michelle Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person first and foremost. The therapist reflects what is said, helps people feel heard, and builds goals from the client's priorities. This approach supports parents who need a nonjudgmental space to talk through concerns and decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Michelle uses CBT techniques to identify patterns that increase stress or anxiety and to practice new ways of thinking and behaving. This can help with mood disorders, anxiety, and practical parenting challenges.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple breathing and awareness exercises. These practices help manage stress, reduce reactivity, and create space for clearer decisions when life feels overwhelming.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She may blend approaches over time and adjust based on how things are going.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option during a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share updates or check in between sessions and can suit those who prefer writing. These options aim to offer flexibility and consistent access to care.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders. Parenting-related challenges, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress are also within her focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques to create actionable steps.
What is her background and experience?
Michelle has 17 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns including trauma recovery, executive functioning support, and neurodivergent-affirming care.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Michelle offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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