Michelle Spencer , LMHC, LPCC

Michelle Spencer is a licensed mental health professional who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice. Licensed in both New York and Minnesota, she holds the credentials LMHC and LPCC - which stand for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting her training to provide counseling and clinical support. Michelle focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through trauma and abuse, rebuild motivation, and strengthen self-esteem and confidence, as well as navigate career-related challenges.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Michelle emphasizes collaboration, shaping therapeutic goals together and adjusting interventions to match what feels most useful for each person. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can be difficult, and she positions herself as a steady, supportive guide through that process.

Michelle’s style is practical and person-focused, combining empathy with strategies aimed at real-world change. Her aim is to help clients develop coping skills, clarify priorities, and move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Michelle Spencer draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people through change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their experiences and values while the therapist provides a nonjudgmental, respectful presence that promotes insight and self-direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress.

She works with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits their needs. Identifying the best path is a collaborative process - Michelle reviews goals, preferences, and life circumstances with each person and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the approach aligns with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Michelle provides sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain consistent work between sessions, access support from home, and fit therapy into daily life. These options help connect clients with licensed professionals in a format that suits their routines and communication preferences.