Works with
How Michelle works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michelle
Michelle Gilio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with more than 15 years of clinical work. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and parenting strain, grief, trauma, career shifts, ADHD, and major life changes. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate for people just starting out.
Michelle keeps sessions direct and practical. She focuses on clear communication and goal-setting so clients can see small changes quickly.
Background and approach
Conversations cover patterns of thought and behavior, everyday coping skills, and ways to manage strong emotions like anger. She aims to make the therapy space feel open and nonjudgmental. People are encouraged to speak honestly about what is hard and what they want to change.
Michelle listens closely and offers feedback that is simple to use between sessions. Over her career she has provided both individual and group work. That background informs how she structures sessions and builds skills in a step-by-step way.
The emphasis is on workable tools rather than long explanations. Starting therapy can feel daunting, and Michelle acknowledges that first step as important. She supports people through the early stages and helps them develop routines and skills to cope with day-to-day stressors and emotional spikes.
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.
Approaches that help online and in everyday life
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on change and coping. One common approach emphasizes teaching practical coping skills for strong emotions and stress. This helps people learn step-by-step ways to manage anger, calm anxiety, and get through difficult moments. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship skills. Sessions involve role-play and rehearsing conversations so people feel more confident when addressing conflict or setting boundaries. These techniques are useful for relationship strain and parenting challenges. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals and personal preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and focused. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, send quick updates, or have shorter coaching-style exchanges. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, fit therapy into a busy week, and keep momentum toward change.Questions people ask about Michelle
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, career changes, ADHD, and coping with life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate. She focuses on clear communication, goal-setting, and practical tools clients can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has more than 15 years of professional experience working in individual and group therapy settings. That experience shapes a skills-based approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and is licensed in Colorado.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.