Michelle Ross , LPC

Michelle Ross is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with four years of clinical experience. She helps teens and adults navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, trauma, and abuse, and she brings focused experience supporting LGBTQIA+ related concerns.

Her path to counseling blends diverse academic study and service. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature from the University of Oregon and served four years in the U.S. Navy as a Machinist Mate within naval engineering, advancing to the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. After military service she completed a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology at the University of Idaho and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.

She specializes in evidence-based methods, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a structured approach that addresses thoughts and behaviors - and Dialectical Behavior Therapy - which emphasizes emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness - and she is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for processing traumatic memories. Michelle integrates multiple therapeutic modalities when useful and has primarily worked with teens and adults facing issues from body image and life transitions to suicidality.

Michelle approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert in their own story. She aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward greater well-being and more fulfilling life experiences.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Michelle Ross uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is practical and often used for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another cornerstone of her practice, focusing on skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques over time so that therapy aligns with what the client finds most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity through life transitions. These options allow clients to connect from wherever they are, offering flexibility while working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue their goals.