- Practical coping skills
- Strengths-based approach
- Workplace wellbeing focus
About Michelle
Michelle Robbins is a licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings 12 years of experience and a down-to-earth approach that focuses on each person's strengths. She acknowledges how hard it can feel to take a first step toward change and offers steady support throughout the process.
She views each person as the expert on their own life and works collaboratively to set realistic goals. Sessions are practical and focused on small, doable steps that build confidence and momentum. Michelle aims to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase everyday coping skills.
Her background includes work in Maine and South Carolina across a range of concerns tied to life transitions. She has helped people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, workplace strain, and relationship communication problems. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Michelle listens for what matters most and tailors strategies to fit each person's situation. She supports people through pregnancy and childbirth related concerns, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Her style is direct, respectful, and strengths-oriented.
Clients can expect clear planning, regular check-ins on progress, and adjustments as needed. Michelle provides guidance while encouraging people to use their own resources. Her goal is to help people move from feeling stuck to feeling more capable and hopeful.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Michelle practices using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and measurable progress. One common technique involves skills training to manage anxiety and stress; this teaches breathing, grounding, and thought-challenging methods to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another useful approach emphasizes behavioral activation for depression, where small, scheduled activities help rebuild motivation and energy by creating predictable routines.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. That process includes checking what helps and adjusting strategies over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also support shorter check-ins, easier scheduling during work breaks, or options for sessions without being on camera if that feels better. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current online options before booking so you know what will be offered.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Maine, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns are addressed here?
Therapy focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and navigating life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, workplace issues, and isolation.
What is the therapist's approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and strengths-based, with practical steps to build coping skills and confidence. The therapist treats the client as the expert on their story and works together to set goals.
How much experience does this clinician have?
The therapist has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to stress, mood, and life transitions.
What credentials and location does the therapist hold?
Credentials include LCPC and LPC, and the clinician practices in Maine with professional experience in South Carolina.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.