- Guilt and shame work
- Attachment and abandonment
- Grief and life changes
About Michelle
Michelle King-Thompson is a Texas LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and the practical challenges of life change. Michelle also addresses guilt and shame alongside attachment and abandonment concerns.
She helps people talk through painful memories and confusing feelings. Sessions often include looking at how past relationships shape current responses. She spends time on the immediate problem and on small skills to manage day-to-day stressors like panic or low mood.
Michelle supports people who are dealing with relationship shifts, including divorce or separation, and those coping with caregiver strain or chronic illness. She also helps with body image, sexuality, and issues that affect women's lives such as pregnancy and childbirth concerns. Money worries, workplace stress, and feelings of isolation are also part of her caseload.
Her style is collaborative and steady. She works at a pace the client can manage and focuses on clear, practical steps as well as emotional processing. Conversations may cover forgiveness, impulse patterns, and how control or attachment styles show up in daily life.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about what feels stuck and what might help next. Michelle blends attention to immediate relief with longer term work on patterns that keep problems repeating. The result is a mix of skills practice and deeper reflection aimed at clearer choices and less reactivity.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine emotional work and practical skills. One common approach focuses on understanding attachment - looking at how early relationships shape current reactions and relationship patterns. That work helps people see why they repeat certain behaviors and practice new ways of relating.Another approach centers on processing trauma and difficult memories in manageable steps. This involves talking through what happened at a pace the person can handle and adding coping tools to reduce intense reactions. These techniques are often paired with short, practical exercises to manage panic, mood dips, or overwhelming guilt.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps and what feels useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use this flexibility to keep momentum between appointments and to address problems as they come up.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name the feeling, look at its origins, and practice concrete steps to respond differently. Sessions combine emotional processing with skill-building for day-to-day situations.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience working with a wide range of life challenges and mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Texas LCSW and practices in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client's chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.