- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Michelle
Michelle Ross is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Idaho with four years of clinical experience. She helps people facing depression, stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder. Michelle also notes work with related issues such as self-harm, isolation, and communication problems.
Michelle studied German Language and Literature at the University of Oregon before serving four years in the U.S. Navy as a Machinist Mate, reaching Petty Officer 3rd Class. She later earned a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Idaho and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Her approach uses practical, evidence-informed methods. Michelle lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as primary approaches and also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness practices when they fit the work. Sessions focus on skills, coping strategies, and processing difficult events.
Michelle has worked mainly with teens and adults who face mood and anxiety challenges, life transitions, and trauma-related symptoms. She identifies as an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and attends to issues such as gender dysphoria and family conflict.
Her clinical style emphasizes collaboration and clear steps people can use between sessions. Prospective clients in Idaho who prefer English can follow the site's booking flow to complete a matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Michelle often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors; CBT tends to focus on practical exercises and skills that can be practiced between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, offering concrete tools for managing intense feelings and improving communication.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and adjust methods over time. That collaborative process helps decide whether more skills-based work, trauma processing, or mindfulness practices are most useful at any stage.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins can work around a break at work, and video or phone options may reduce commuting time. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so progress continues between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and LGBTQ related concerns, plus related issues like isolation and self-harm.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods focused on skills and coping, including CBT and DBT, and integrates other approaches when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has four years of professional counseling experience and clinical training through her master’s degree in clinical psychology.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC licensed in Idaho and provides services in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time; sessions are offered in English for people in the licensed region.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking through the platform.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.