- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- Young adult concerns
About Michelle
Michelle Haptonstall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports people dealing with major life changes and the emotional fallout that follows.
In her practice she focuses on practical ways to manage emotions and improve communication. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns that often underlie shame and guilt. She helps clients who feel isolated or who are coping with separation and divorce to name what they are feeling and find clearer next steps.
Michelle has experience in both school and community settings, which shaped how she works with young adults and people moving through life transitions. She is attentive to diverse identities and offers a non-religious approach for those who prefer it. Her work includes helping people build healthier self-regard and stronger interpersonal skills.
Sessions involve talking through current problems and trying concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. The focus is on small, realistic steps that can reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. She aims to help clients practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.
People who are carrying guilt or shame about past actions, identity, or relationship choices may find her approach straightforward and grounded. Before booking, confirm current session options to make sure they match your needs.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work is arranged
Michelle uses evidence-based techniques to help people manage emotions and improve relationships. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality to reduce anxiety and self-criticism. This method helps with worries, self-esteem, and guilt that follows specific events.She also addresses attachment-related patterns by looking at how past relationships shape current reactions. That work involves noticing recurring interaction styles, practicing clearer communication, and trying different responses in everyday situations. It can be helpful for people who feel abandoned, isolated, or stuck in repeating cycles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and collaborate with clients to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. The plan can shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt tools and homework for remote sessions so the work stays practical and usable in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She talks through the situation and the feelings tied to it, and uses practical steps to change patterns that keep the shame or guilt active. The aim is to help clients relate differently to those feelings over time.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in school and community settings, with a focus on young adults and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are provided?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.