Therapist profile
Michelle Spencer, LMHC, LPCC
Minnesota
LMHC LPCC - Stress and Anger concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC, LPCC
- LicenseLPCC, Minnesota / cc03400; LMHC, New York / 007805
- NPI1609313717
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Michelle Spencer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 12 years of clinical experience. She practices from Minnesota and lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career concerns, and anger among the issues she addresses.
Her approach centers on straightforward conversation and practical tools. She uses client-centered listening so people can say what matters most. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Michelle helps people spot triggers, practice new responses, and test what works in real life. She also uses motivational interviewing when someone needs help deciding what changes they want to try next.
Work in sessions often includes problem-solving for daily stress and techniques to reduce reactivity. Topics can include coping with workplace frustration, handling built-up resentment, or responding differently in relationships. The emphasis is on what clients can do between meetings to change patterns.
Michelle frames therapy as a collaborative effort. She listens, offers feedback, and helps people build a plan they feel ready to use. If you want straightforward guidance for anger, stress, or related concerns, she presents clear next steps to try.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Michelle commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative conversation so clients can speak about what matters most and set their own goals. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors, helping people test assumptions and try small behavioral experiments to reduce reactivity and improve mood.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That discussion is collaborative and may shift as practical skills are tried between meetings.
Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time for appointments. Those practical benefits help people keep momentum when working on anger, stress, or coping skills.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career issues, depression, addictions, relationship and grief concerns, anger, and related topics.
How does she approach anger and strong emotions?
She uses client-centered conversation and skills from CBT and DBT to help people notice triggers and practice alternative responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience as a clinician in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials, with licensure in New York (LMHC) and Minnesota (LPCC), and practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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