Michelle Kisler
LPC
Pennsylvania
Practical, compassionate counseling for life changes
Continue with MichelleAt a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Pennsylvania / PC005631
- NPI
- 1720363070
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Evidence informed
- Collaborative goals
- Neurodivergent affirming
About Michelle
Michelle Kisler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience. She focuses on meeting people where they are and creating a calm, accepting space for honest conversation. Parents and individuals who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes may find practical support and steady guidance here.
Michelle uses a whole-person view of care. Sessions look at thought patterns, daily habits, and small changes that add up over time. She draws on Client-Centered approaches to listen closely, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking, and Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change.
Her background includes work with mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and caregiver stress. She also offers neurodivergent-affirming support and pays attention to cultural and life-context factors that shape each person’s situation. Michelle aims to adapt tools so they fit the way a person actually lives their life.
In session she combines mindfulness practices with solution-focused planning. That means short, doable steps to try between meetings, and simple skills for managing strong emotions. Psychoeducation and clear explanations are part of the process so people know what to expect.
Michelle encourages a collaborative relationship. Goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule appointments based on availability.
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How Michelle’s approaches translate to online therapy
Michelle often blends Motivational Interviewing with Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to make online work feel practical and collaborative. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and can help with motivation around habits, mood, or substance-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and daily stress.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Michelle works with clients to identify goals and then tries methods that fit those goals and the person's style. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what helps most, so therapy stays focused and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. It also lets people try exercises and mindfulness practices in the environment where they live and cope with daily challenges. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Family conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, mood disorders, caregiver challenges, and related issues like isolation or life purpose.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has 17 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma recovery, executive functioning support, and mood disorders.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania and holds the credential PA LPC as listed.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people located within her permitted region.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video is available.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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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