Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Compassion fatigue
How Michelle works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- District of Columbia
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michelle
Michelle Durham is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in the District of Columbia with 19 years of experience. She helps people facing problems such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, substance use, grief, anger, and career stress. Her style is warm and approachable, and she focuses on meeting each person where they are.
She draws on a client-centered, strength-based approach that pays attention to cultural background and personal values.
Background and approach
Sessions often include practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to help people manage overwhelming thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness and steady attention in difficult moments. Michelle has extensive experience in community and nonprofit settings, including work with people affected by trauma, homelessness, criminal justice involvement, and domestic violence.
That background informs a practical way of working that focuses on daily coping skills and realistic problem solving. In sessions she collaborates with clients to set clear, achievable goals and to develop self-care plans that fit each person’s life. Narrative elements may be used to help people reframe painful experiences and move toward healthier patterns.
Michelle also addresses specialized concerns such as caregiver stress, first responder issues, veteran and armed forces matters, multicultural challenges, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. She integrates these themes into goal-driven counseling aimed at improving functioning and emotional balance.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michelle's practice.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michelle lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Evidence-based approaches for online counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values, even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thought and behavior patterns and practicing different responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, offering reflective support that helps people feel heard and make choices that fit their lives.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Michelle works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She will try techniques and check in regularly, adjusting the plan so it stays useful and manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat formats work well for brief check-ins or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent work and to use therapy in the flow of everyday life.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?
She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and workplace stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and approachable, focused on collaboration. She uses clear, goal-oriented work and practical coping skills in sessions.
What is her professional background?
Michelle has 19 years of experience in the mental health field, largely in nonprofit and community-based settings serving people with complex life challenges.
What credential and location are listed for Michelle?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Michelle?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.