Michal Collier , LPC

Michal Collier is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 21 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families across community agencies, online settings, and private practice. She established One Affinity as a private practice to broaden access to mental health care and to offer tailored therapeutic support to people from varied backgrounds. Michal draws on a range of clinical approaches to address presenting concerns and help clients build practical coping skills.

Her work has encompassed common challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, as well as trauma, grief, stress, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar disorder. She and her One Affinity team, who bring extensive experience working with youth, adults, families, and groups, apply contemporary therapeutic techniques to meet each client’s needs. Michal also addresses issues including abandonment, attachment questions, codependency, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, communication and commitment difficulties, and other life transitions.

Mental health care in Michal’s practice is informed by evidence-based methods and a client-centered perspective. As an LPC - a credential that indicates professional licensure and training in counseling - she combines clinical expertise with a collaborative approach, supporting clients as they pursue personal goals and improved functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps clients explore attachment needs, address fears of abandonment, and improve intimacy and relationship functioning in adulthood.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. The therapist follows the client’s lead, creating space for individuals to clarify values, build self-esteem, and take steps toward personally meaningful goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often structured and goal-oriented, offering tools for real-time problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michal works collaboratively with each person to evaluate which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Michal is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care while accommodating work, family, and mobility constraints, making it easier to maintain continuity in treatment.