Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Michelle is not accepting new clients at this time.  Please contact her if you’d like to be added to her waitlist.

The core of my therapeutic philosophy embodies key concepts of good mental health  –  courage, integrity, tenacity, inspiration, and awareness.  It is my belief that through awareness, acceptance, and change, we can find happiness, compassion, and wisdom. With sensitivity and kindness, in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I will work to help you build on your strengths to identify and achieve life goals and attain the personal growth you are striving for.

As a licensed and nationally certified mental health counselor, I integrate complementary approaches of psychotherapy, incorporating a variety of methodologies and techniques, that are designed to help address life challenges and improve quality of life. I see adults for individual therapy. My areas of expertise include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress management, identity development, grief and loss, and relationship  issues.  As a trained clinician in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I incorporate this practice, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based therapeutic techniques into my practice. In addition, I am a certified facilitator for The Body Positive and a certified instructor for PRI (Prevention Research Institute – PRIME For Life Risk Reduction Model for alcohol and drug education).

My graduate-level training occurred at Northwest Missouri State University where I received my master’s degree in counseling psychology. For the 20 years before joining Prairie Wellness, I worked at Central College in Pella where I served as the director of the counseling center. I maintained a private practice in Pella, as well.

I accept Wellmark/BCBS and most out of state Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans and Cigna.   My self pay rate is $190 for your first appointment and $170 after that.

If you have any questions about the services I provide, or would like to schedule a therapy session, please use the form on this page to contact me.  I look forward to meeting with you.

National Certified Counselor