- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed care
- Workplace wellbeing
About Mishelle
Mishelle Lockerby is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina with five years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, or depression. Mishelle aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can be heard and begin to feel more able to cope.
She focuses on practical, goal-oriented work that is tailored to each person. That can mean using cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts, or mindfulness practices to ease intense feelings. She also draws on trauma-focused methods and EMDR for people processing past events when that seems useful.
Mishelle often helps people who are dealing with workplace strain, postpartum mood changes, panic attacks, isolation, and attachment or family of origin concerns. She also supports clients facing challenges tied to immigration, first responder stress, phobias, and broader mood disorders.
Conversations in sessions are guided by what the person needs that day and by shared goals for change. Mishelle works in a collaborative way, offering tools, gentle challenge, and steps that can be practiced between sessions. She adjusts plans as progress is made or priorities shift.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Mishelle acknowledges that courage. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Approaches used in online therapy and how they help
Mishelle commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when relevant. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Mindfulness therapy is also part of her toolkit and teaches attention and breathing strategies to manage strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Others prefer a longer weekly meeting to practice new skills. Mishelle aims to help clients pick arrangements that fit their day-to-day life and treatment goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mishelle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and attachment or family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that combines skill teaching and guided conversation. Sessions focus on goals and steps people can use between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.