- Client-centered approach
- Solution-focused work
- Parenting and grief
About Michelle
Michelle Tarbell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas with 21 years of clinical experience. She focuses on life changes and purpose-related concerns like depression, anxiety, stress, and parenting challenges. Michelle also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, and LGBT issues.
In session she uses a client-centered approach and involves people actively in setting goals. That means the person directs much of the work and Michelle helps shape practical steps toward their goals. She pairs this with solution-focused thinking to keep sessions action-oriented and goal directed.
Her past work includes long-term private practice in Texas. She has spent years helping adults and teens talk through major transitions such as divorce, adoption and foster care issues, blended family adjustments, and caregiver stress. Michelle also has experience with attachment issues, abandonment, and communication problems.
People often come for help with parenting strain, codependency, commitment concerns, or feelings of emptiness and dissociation. She also supports those dealing with domestic violence effects, dependent personality patterns, and aging or geriatric issues related to family roles. Her background includes navigating complex family dynamics and caregiver burden.
Michelle aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change. She works with adults and teens in an active, collaborative way, setting measurable goals and trying practical strategies. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How client-centered care adapts to online sessions
Michelle’s primary approach is client-centered therapy. That means conversations focus on the person’s priorities and Michelle follows their lead while reflecting what matters most. This approach is useful for issues like self esteem, grief, and relationship or family communication struggles.She also uses solution-focused ideas to identify small, doable steps toward a person’s goals. With this method sessions aim for practical changes such as clearer boundaries, communication skills, or coping strategies for stress and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in about progress and adjusts plans as the work unfolds so the approach can shift if something isn’t working.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people avoid travel time. It can also permit phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Ask about current session types and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger, ADHD, and LGBT concerns among others.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a client-centered style where the person helps direct sessions and sets goals. That is combined with solution-focused steps to try practical changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 21 years of experience working in Texas, including running a private practice for many years and working with adults, teens, and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.