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Michelle Gutierrez

Michelle Gutierrez

LPC

Texas

Practical, values-focused counseling for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 80854
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • Motivational approach
    • Values based work
    • Skills and mindfulness

    About Michelle

    Michelle Gutierrez is a licensed professional counselor with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping adults move through life transitions and regain a sense of direction. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative so people leave with clear next steps they can try between meetings.

    Michelle uses motivational interviewing alongside other approaches to help people find motivation and make changes that matter to them. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered care to help people notice what matters most and take values-based action. The work often includes simple mindfulness practices and skills to manage difficult feelings.

    Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with big life changes. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship challenges, and issues related to identity and LGBT concerns. Sessions may focus on building boundaries, reducing isolation, or improving communication skills.

    Michelle describes therapy as a team effort. She listens without judgment and helps people identify strengths they already have. Together they create small, doable plans to move toward more fulfilling days. This practical focus aims to make progress feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

    She practices in Texas and carries the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Sessions are offered in English and guidance on how to begin is available through the site's Start Therapy process.

  2. How approaches like motivational interviewing work online

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on conversations that help people find their own reasons to change. Online sessions can use this approach to clarify goals, resolve mixed feelings, and build commitment to specific steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. That work can reduce rumination and support decisions about relationships, work, or self-care.

    Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods feel most helpful. That collaboration means approaches can be mixed and adjusted over time to match changing needs and goals.

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days and to maintain momentum between meetings. It can shorten travel time, allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it easier to practice skills in real life soon after a session. Licensed professionals can adapt motivational interviewing and ACT techniques to work well in virtual settings, focusing on clear goals, actionable steps, and skills that can be practiced between visits.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Texas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Michelle commonly address?

    She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also helps with relationship strain, coping with life changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and LGBT related concerns.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions combine motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and practical skills so clients leave with clear actions to try.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has five years of experience working with adults on transitions and everyday challenges. That experience informs a practical approach to setting goals and building skills.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    She holds LPC which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Texas.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does cost and billing work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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