Michelle Goehring , LCSW

Michelle Goehring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 12 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She offers compassionate, practical care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and issues related to eating and addiction. Michelle combines evidence-based methods with a strengths-focused, client-centered stance to help individuals build resilience and clarify values.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including parenting struggles, self-esteem and body image, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep difficulties, and coping with major life changes such as divorce or separation. She also supports those dealing with substance use, food-related issues, family-of-origin problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose. Michelle aims to identify the barriers a person is facing and to develop practical strategies together to move toward meaningful change.

As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical social work services - she emphasizes collaborative, respectful care. Michelle welcomes the courage it takes to seek support and is committed to partnering with each person to create authentic, sustainable solutions that fit their life and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Michelle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take focused action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT emphasizes mindfulness and committed behavior change, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, shame, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT provides practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic, and problems with sleep or mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow appointments to fit into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from locations that are convenient for the client.