Michelle Gross, LCMHC

Michelle Gross is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 20 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the everyday effects of ADHD. Michelle also supports those facing career challenges, caregiving strain, and the transitions that come with aging and geriatric issues.

She uses straightforward, practical tools in sessions. Michelle draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful rapport and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices into work with strong emotions and impulsivity.

Michelle’s background includes counseling, coaching, and education across schools, universities, corporations, and private practice. That mix helps her see problems from different angles and tailor plans to each person’s daily life. She explains ideas plainly and helps people turn insight into action.

When working with clients who have ADHD, Michelle focuses on coping strategies that fit their routines and thinking style. For people juggling caregiving, blended family issues, or end-of-life decisions, she concentrates on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve communication.

Sessions aim to clarify priorities, improve task completion, and strengthen self-awareness. Michelle offers guidance for entrepreneurs and professionals who want better workflow, delegation, and leadership habits. She invites people to try approaches and adjust them together as needs change.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a respectful working relationship. Online sessions can provide a steady space to be heard, reflect, and set personal goals with gentle guidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change them. In remote sessions clients often practice new habits between meetings and report back so the therapist can help tweak strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those tools can be taught in conversation and practiced between appointments to manage impulsivity and intense feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle will work collaboratively to decide which methods match each person's needs and goals, and she adjusts plans as progress unfolds.

Confirm current session formats before booking to know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them stay consistent with skill practice and apply changes directly in daily life.