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Michelle Scher

Michelle Scher, LPC

Therapist · Oklahoma · 12+ years of experience

Practical CBT for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Oklahoma
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Oklahoma)
LPC · No. 5117
NPI
1386849529

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  • Focus on aging issues
  • CBT strategies
  • Communication skills

About Michelle

Michelle Scher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who helps people facing anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also focuses on communication challenges, veteran and armed forces issues, and aging and geriatric issues. Michelle uses practical, goal-focused strategies to help people manage current problems and regain a sense of control.

Michelle draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with attention to how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact in daily life. Sessions are conversational and structured so clients can try small changes between meetings. She aims to make sessions straightforward and useful, with clear steps to practice at home.

With 12 years of experience, Michelle has worked across a wide age range and with diverse concerns. She tailors her work to each person, checking what is most helpful and adjusting methods as needed. The focus is on solving today’s problems in ways that fit into a person’s routine.

Her background includes work with people dealing with life shifts and age-related challenges, and she brings attention to communication patterns that keep problems stuck. Michelle uses CBT tools like thought records, behavioral experiments, and skill-building to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

People who choose Michelle should expect practical guidance, clear homework, and a steady focus on measurable change. To begin, viewers are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Anger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

How CBT Fits into Online Therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments to test unhelpful beliefs and try new ways of responding. This approach is often useful for anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Michelle also emphasizes skill-building to improve communication. That means practicing short, practical steps to change patterns that cause conflict or misunderstanding. These exercises tend to be concrete and measurable so progress can be tracked over time.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. If an approach isn't helping, it can be adjusted so sessions stay focused on useful outcomes.

Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to help clients practice skills in their everyday routines without promising a specific format.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with anger, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, and veteran and armed forces issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions tend to be practical and structured with an emphasis on skills you can use between meetings. The work focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working with a range of concerns and age groups. That background informs how she adapts tools and pacing for each person.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Oklahoma. The profile lists her credential as OK LPC.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin the process?

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

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