Michele Fitzgerald, LPCC

Michele Fitzgerald is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with 25 years of experience. She began her career in adolescent substance abuse treatment in the 1980s and has worked in a range of settings from Kodiak, Alaska to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michele focuses on listening closely and helping people grow stronger after setbacks.

Her background includes substance abuse and mental health counseling, adoption and birth parent work, hospital social work, and long-term care support. Those experiences shape a practical approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions. She views recovery as part of overall wellness and sees mistakes as chances to learn.

Michele uses client-centered interactions and evidence-based tools to help people untangle problems. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Motivational Interviewing depending on the need. Conversations are focused and down-to-earth, aimed at real-life changes rather than jargon.

She also addresses concerns like parenting stress, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues. Her work with adoption, attachment, and blended family situations informs how she helps people repair relationships and cope with loss.

Hours are limited and scheduled around current commitments. Prospective clients should confirm session options and timing before booking to ensure a good practical fit.

How Michele’s approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and supported while they set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns.

Michele tailors these approaches to each person. She will work collaboratively to choose methods that match goals and preferences. Figuring out the right fit is part of the process, and adjustments are made as needs change.

The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use spoken therapy without being on camera if that feels better. Ask about session length and timing when you schedule to align therapy with your daily life.