Therapist profile
Michelle Owusu, LCPC, LPC
Arizona
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCPC, LPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180007353; LPC, Arizona / LPC-21415
- NPI1558699678
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- Stress management
- Relationship work
- Emotion regulation
About Michelle
Michelle Owusu is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience. She practices in Arizona and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and life changes. She also addresses concerns related to parenting, intimacy, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and multicultural issues.
She focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through what’s going on. Sessions center on identifying unhelpful patterns, learning practical coping tools, and trying different ways to respond when anger or overwhelm shows up. The aim is improved daily functioning rather than quick fixes.
Michelle draws on a range of approaches to match a person’s needs. That can mean skills practice for managing strong emotions, guided discussion around relationship and attachment problems, and strategies for handling grief or major life transitions. She encourages straightforward, actionable steps clients can use between sessions.
She has worked with people from varied cultural backgrounds and addresses topics such as blended family dynamics, commitment and communication problems, control issues, and concerns around sexuality and non-monogamous relationships. Her work also includes postpartum mood concerns and compassion fatigue for caregivers.
If you want to address recurring anger - snapping at loved ones, holding in resentment, or getting frustrated at work - she offers focused support that mixes practical tools and reflective conversation. To confirm current session options, follow the site booking pathway before scheduling.
How sessions work
How her evidence-based methods translate to online work
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotion regulation and relationship patterns. For emotion regulation work she teaches concrete skills to notice triggers, slow escalation, and respond differently when anger or frustration arises. These techniques are useful for everyday reactions at home or work.She also addresses attachment and communication patterns in relationships by helping people identify recurring interaction styles. That work often involves noticing how past experiences shape current reactions and practicing new ways to speak and set boundaries.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean trying skills practice one week and more reflective conversation the next, then adjusting based on what helps the client move forward.
Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to keep steady progress while adapting methods to how a person prefers to work.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship problems, grief, addictions, parenting and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical tools alongside reflective conversation to change patterns and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a clinical counselor working with diverse presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Arizona.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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