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Calm, practical guidance for everyday struggles

Michele Holden, LPC, LCMHC

10 years in practice · based in Montana · sessions in English · 2 methods listed · online only

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About Michele

Michele Holden helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxious thoughts. She sees adults who want clearer direction in relationships, stronger self-esteem, or relief from depression. Michele writes plainly and listens closely to what each person brings to a session.

Michele is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and also holds a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC. She has worked in Montana for ten years and brings that experience to straightforward, practical work with clients.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on measurable steps and everyday changes rather than abstract ideas. Her sessions mix listening with active problem solving. Michele draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make space for a person's experience.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new ways of responding. People can expect conversations about what gets in the way of feeling better and small exercises to try between meetings. Michele also provides coaching-style support when someone needs motivation or a plan to move forward.

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Michele works in English and practices in Montana. To begin, a brief matching questionnaire and a scheduling step connect people with the right session rhythm.

How Michele’s Approaches Work Online

Michele uses Client-Centered Therapy to put a person’s experience first. That approach focuses on listening without judgment and helping clients feel understood before choosing steps to change. It suits people who need space to talk and clarity about their priorities.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to tackle unhelpful thinking and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable pieces and offers exercises people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety or lift mood.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Michele collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. She checks in on what helps and adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls let people meet face-to-face; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins or ongoing written support between longer sessions. These options are meant to increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep a steady therapy routine.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michele commonly help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship questions, and social anxiety or phobia. Coaching support for motivation and goal-setting is also offered.

What is her approach during sessions?

Sessions combine Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she listens closely, then works on practical changes in thoughts and behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

Michele has ten years of clinical experience working with adults in Montana. That background shapes a practical, results-oriented style.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) and the LCMHC credential (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor). She practices in Montana.

Are services available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people pick what fits their day-to-day needs.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What should I do to get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

What this counselor works with

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Montana, Vermont, Oregon, Washington
Languages
English