Michele Walker , LCMHC

Michele Walker is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and confidence, parenting and relationship challenges, grief, career questions, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues. Michele also works with concerns such as codependency, kink and alternative sexual cultures, dissociation, family of origin problems, gender dysphoria, and coping with major life changes.

Michele adopts a client-centered, strengths-based approach and integrates evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each individual's needs. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where psychoeducation supports deeper understanding.

Working collaboratively, Michele helps people identify wants, needs, challenges, and abilities, then builds practical skills to improve functioning, communication, and daily interactions. She is passionate about helping people realize their potential, connect with their authentic selves, and cultivate healthier relationships through exploration, skill-building, and thoughtful guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches Michele Uses for Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and experiences, with the therapist offering empathetic support and validation to help people explore values, identity, and relationships. This approach is helpful for building self-understanding and strengthening decision-making and communication.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges and can provide concrete tools for day-to-day coping.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to teach skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and improving coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michele works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and daily life, and allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, skill-focused support across different formats.