Michelle Stantial, Graduate Student Intern

Areas of Expertise:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Life Transitions

• Parenting

• Grief

Approach:

I work to help you gain new insights into your inner world as we explore the thoughts behind your thoughts. As we gain new insights on why you feel and do the things, you will also learn to accept difficult emotions- until they begin to have less influence on you and fade away.

Together, we also “connect the dots” so that you can see the bigger picture and recurring themes in your life. This helps you take inspired action that will lead you in the direction you want to go.

Over time, you can experience greater inner freedom by developing your self-awareness and learning to think things through before acting. As you begin to make different decisions, these tiny, steady changes add up to big transformations over time, bringing about significant changes in your life.

LGTBQIA+ Affirming

Education:

• Master Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Houston Christian University - Pending Graduation

• Master of Science Degree in Management from Boston University

• Bachelor's of Science in Political Science from the Northeastern University

Licensure:

Graduate Student Intern, Under the Supervision of Melody Celeste Osborne, LPC-S

Availability:

I see clients both in person and online in the Champions Location and online throughout the week.

Fees and Insurance:

$50 a session

*Practicum Students are not available to accept insurance, therefore are not “in-network” providers. They are able to provide counseling at the reduced rate listed above.

Am I always going to feel like this?

Life is often difficult and rarely straightforward, but this doesn’t mean we should live with constant feelings of stress, anxiety, regret, or depression.

When life feels overwhelming, we try our best to manage these struggles and their resulting shifts in mood, sometimes using coping strategies that prove to be more problematic than helpful.

It leaves us wondering, “What happened? Will I ever feel like my old self?

Will I ever be happy again?”

It takes courage to seek help. However, I will give you a safe and supportive space where we can work collaboratively, tailoring your sessions and treatment to your specific needs as they evolve throughout our work together.

Let’s get started!

Who I help:

I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and parenting.

How I help:

I offer a warm, non-judgmental, environment where we can address your sadness, anxiety, losses, and depression. My job is to support you in the process of finding hope and giving you the tools that complement your skills, so that you can live the best life possible. I am here to help you.

What my clients say about working with me:

They feel that I care for them and challenge them to become the person they want to be.

Off the Clock:

I absolutely love traveling, spending time with my son, reading, and meeting friends for dinner. I’m also a ‘foodie’ and enjoy trying new restaurants!

Fun Fact:

I worked in Rome, Italy for 4 years.

Schedule a Session with Michelle Today!

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow’.”

— Mary Anne Radmacher