Therapist profile
Michele Fitzgerald, LPCC
LPCC counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Michele
Michele Fitzgerald is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota with 25 years of experience. She began her career working with adolescents in substance abuse treatment in the 1980s and has since practiced in a range of settings. Her work has included substance abuse and mental health counseling, adoption and birth parent counseling, hospital social work, and long-term care support.
She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and ADHD. Michele also pays attention to related areas like abandonment, attachment and family-of-origin issues, blended family dynamics, and coping with illness or chronic pain.
Michele favors direct listening and practical conversation. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that make things harder, and trying small behavioral changes. She views recovery as part of overall wellness and treats setbacks as opportunities to learn. She works with adults on parenting and family-related concerns among other issues. People who want a straightforward listener and practical steps for coping often find her style fits their needs.
How sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. It emphasizes the client’s perspective and supports self-directed change. This approach often helps people who want to be heard and to explore decisions about parenting, relationships, or recovery.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear steps and exercises to reduce anxiety, change unhelpful behaviors, and build better coping strategies for stress, sleep, or eating concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. DBT tools can be useful for anger, mood swings, and relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michele will help you decide which methods fit your goals, needs, and preferences. That process is collaborative and can shift over time as progress and circumstances change.
Confirm which session formats Michele currently offers before booking. Many people choose online sessions to fit therapy into work and family life, to save travel time, or to have a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain continuity during busy weeks and to try tools in the context of everyday routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and family issues does she address?
She works with adults on parenting concerns, family-of-origin issues, blended family dynamics, and relationship strains. Other focus areas include grief, addiction, trauma, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens closely and uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns and practical steps. Michele mixes client-centered listening with CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, and motivational strategies when useful.
How much experience does the counselor have?
Michele has worked in behavioral health and substance use counseling since the 1980s, totaling 25 years of clinical experience. Her background spans adolescent substance treatment, adoption counseling, hospital social work, and long-term care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor licensed in Minnesota. Her practice and professional history are located in Minnesota.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international appointments available?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session logistics and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm exact fees through the platform before scheduling.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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