Michele Keller , LPC

Michele Keller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 15 years of clinical experience. She came to counseling as a second career after more than 15 years in the travel industry, a background that broadened her cultural awareness and shaped a flexible, open-minded approach to therapeutic work. Michele has worked with adults across settings including private practice and intensive outpatient programs, supporting people through a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, divorce, chronic health issues, major life transitions, and addictions.

Her style is positive, holistic, and solution-focused, with a clinical emphasis on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Michele values mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness as core skills that contribute to well-being. She brings a practical, encouraging presence to sessions, and previous clients have described her as compassionate, caring, practical, jovial, helpful, and encouraging. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Michele provides professional counseling services in Missouri and welcomes the opportunity to accompany people as they work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based Approaches and Online Care

Michele Keller integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching practical skills for change. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - DBT is useful for managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving coping during crises. Mindfulness Therapy complements these approaches by teaching present-moment awareness and self-compassion techniques that support stress reduction and clearer decision making.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Michele works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors methods so the work aligns with each person's values and pace. The therapeutic plan can evolve as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home or while managing busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into work and family life, and use therapy in ways that suit individual routines and preferences.