- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma focused care
- Guilt and shame work
About Michalle
Michalle Harmer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, and concerns around self-esteem. She also addresses related issues such as guilt and shame, process addictions, and postpartum depression.
Her work centers on practical, evidence-based approaches aimed at reducing distress and helping people move forward. She offers therapies commonly used for trauma and mood disorders and tailors sessions to the person sitting in front of her. Michalle pays attention to the cultural and geographic context of New Mexico when she plans care.
She has experience with adolescents, young adults, and adults from rural and urban communities. That includes work with people from multicultural, Indigenous, and Hispanic/Latinx backgrounds, and with LGBTQIA+ individuals. She has supported survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal violence and people managing identity shifts, early career transitions, and caregiving strains.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills, processing difficult memories, and improving communication patterns. Conversations may include managing shame or guilt tied to relationships, family, or past events. She helps clients recognize patterns such as codependency, boundary difficulties, and emotional numbness, and then practice different ways of responding.
People can expect a collaborative pace that considers each person's history and goals. To begin, visitors follow the site prompt to view online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches for processing trauma and mood concerns
Michalle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are commonly applied to trauma and mood disorders. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral methods involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress; these approaches are often used with adolescents and young people dealing with traumatic stress.Exposure-based work helps people gradually face memories or situations that have been avoided, with the goal of reducing intense fear or reactivity over time. Processing approaches aimed at adults focus on working through traumatic memories and their emotional impact so daily life becomes less disrupted.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options with each person, consider their history, and jointly decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and checking what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats for online work, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people connect with a licensed professional from different places within New Mexico while keeping appointments consistent with day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as guilt and shame and process addictions.
How does she approach shame and guilt?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process painful memories and learn skills to respond differently to shame and guilt.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults across rural and urban New Mexico communities.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in New Mexico and practices with clients in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and focused on clients within New Mexico.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.