- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Attachment concerns
About Michelle
Michelle King-Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. Michelle also helps with social anxiety and feelings of isolation and loneliness.
She focuses on practical steps that can reduce distress day to day. Sessions often include talking through difficult memories and learning new ways to handle strong emotions. Michelle pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns that can affect relationships and self-worth.
Her work covers a wide range of life issues such as body image, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, caregiving stress, chronic pain or illness, and workplace or money-related strain. She supports people navigating divorce or separation and those working through guilt, shame, or forgiveness.
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage panic attacks, mood challenges, impulsivity, and control patterns. She also addresses communication problems and relationship dynamics, including interactions with people who present narcissistic behaviors.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the individual's needs. People are invited to bring their experience and goals, and Michelle helps identify steps that feel realistic and useful. Her practice is located in Texas and sessions are offered in English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make symptoms more manageable. One common approach is trauma-focused work, which helps people process distressing memories and reduce the ways those memories affect daily life. This can be helpful for people dealing with abuse, grief, or intense anxiety.Another typical method involves skills-based therapy for anxiety and panic. That work teaches concrete breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to reduce the intensity of panic and to manage social anxiety in real situations. These tools are practiced in sessions and then used between meetings to build confidence.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review symptoms, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that fit the person's needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit visits into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use a range of techniques in virtual sessions to support progress without requiring in-person attendance.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on steps people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registered in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I attend sessions remotely or from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; please confirm available session formats before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.