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LPC, LMHC, LCMHC
As Featured In
Here, you'll find a collection of articles and features where my insights on mental health and well-being have been highlighted. I hope you find these contributions helpful and informative.
Spoken Word with Anamika Podcast: "This is Michelle's Story"
By Anamika Dutta Published: September 7th, 2025 I’m thrilled to share that I was recently featured on the Spoken Word by Anamika podcast, where I opened up about my journey through grief and loss in an emotional open letter to myself. These experiences shaped me into the mental health therapist I am today, teaching me the power of vulnerability in healing. Life has a way of teaching us through its hardest moments. For me, navigating profound grief and loss was a pivotal chap
HerStory Online Summit 2025 Speaker
By Getrude Matshe Published: August 23, 2025 I am honored to have been highlighted as a speaker for the 2025 HerStory Online Summit! In this heartfelt discussion (featured from 0:00 to 32:00), I dive into my work as a virtual therapist, helping clients rewire subconscious brain patterns that leave them feeling "stuck" or overwhelmed by old behaviors and beliefs. Learn about the powerful clinical modalities I use, including clinical hypnosis, EMDR, couples therapy, group thera
How to Improve Your Mental Wellness with Birdwatching
By Angela Tague Published: July 28, 2025 At the core, bird watching is an act of mindfulness, virtual therapist Michelle Smith, LPC, LMHC, LCMHC, shared. She assists individuals in managing anxiety, grief, trauma, and more using somatic mind and body interventions with a holistic approach. Smith explained that birdwatching happens when an individual observes birds in their natural environment and starts to notice the birds' sounds, colors, shapes, and various characteristics.
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