Michele Heyman , LPCC, LPC

Michele Heyman, LPCC, LPC, is a licensed counselor with more than 19 years of professional experience working with people across a wide range of life challenges. She holds credentials as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and has provided counseling services while licensed in New Mexico and Texas. Michele draws on years of experience supporting clients with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem and confidence, motivation, and life transitions.

Her clinical work has included long-term support for individuals affected by trauma and abuse, grief, family and parenting issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression. She has also worked closely with first responders, nurses, and law enforcement, bringing an understanding of the unique pressures those roles can create. Michele emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and aims to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals.

Known for an open, honest, and grateful approach, she encourages motivated clients ready to pursue healthier change. Michele approaches therapy as a collaborative process, meeting people where they are and helping them take the steps toward greater fulfillment and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care for life challenges

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients notice difficult thoughts and emotions without letting them dictate actions. It emphasizes identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and mirrors the client’s concerns. This approach helps people build self-understanding, increase confidence, and navigate relationship and self-esteem issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life evidence, then learning practical skills to change behaviors and feel better. CBT is effective for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michele works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or other commitments and to continue therapy when in-person visits are impractical. Licensed professionals can deliver effective support through these formats while adapting techniques to each client’s situation.