- Warm and direct
- Focus on work wellbeing
- Practical coping skills
About Michelle
Michelle Linzy is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on adults who appear to be managing day-to-day life but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck inside. Michelle aims to create a warm, honest space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, depression, and major life transitions.
She connects practical skills with real-world experience from years as an educator, life coach, and caregiver. Sessions tend to emphasize clear strategies for coping, realistic steps to reduce burnout, and ways to balance ambition with personal well-being. Michelle respects each person’s story and helps them identify the next manageable moves.
Her work includes coaching elements when helpful, and she supports people navigating workplace issues, midlife shifts, and questions about life purpose. She also addresses caregiver stress, aging concerns, isolation and loneliness, and multicultural or immigration-related challenges.
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the person in front of her. The approach is collaborative - she listens first, suggests concrete tools, and adjusts as needs change. Her style is straightforward while remaining compassionate, aiming to move people from surviving to making meaningful change.
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Michelle Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills that reduce anxiety and manage stress through simple, repeatable steps. This helps people who feel overwhelmed at work or home build daily habits that lower reactivity and increase calm.Another approach centers on behavioral strategies for depression and low motivation, encouraging small, achievable actions that rebuild energy and confidence. These steps are aimed at breaking cycles of withdrawal and helping people regain interest in meaningful activity. A third common strand involves coaching-style conversations that clarify goals, set realistic priorities, and reduce burnout by aligning ambition with self-care.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist listens to personal history, current needs, and what has or has not helped before. Then the two of you decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping treatment collaborative and practical.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a lunch break or between commitments. Online formats can also allow shorter focused check-ins or full weekly sessions depending on what suits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle help with?
She helps adults dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, workplace issues, midlife concerns, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is honest, warm, and empowering with practical suggestions. Sessions combine listening with clear, manageable strategies to address immediate problems.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has 11 years of experience as a licensed therapist, plus years working as an educator, life coach, and caregiver.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LMFT, licensed in Tennessee, and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.