- Attachment-focused
- Strengths-based
- Practical strategies
About Michelle
Michelle Bartnik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, relationship concerns, and grief. She approaches therapy with respect for each person’s experiences and strengths. Michelle encourages small steps that build toward more manageable days and clearer choices.
She views clients as the experts on their own lives and centers their goals in each session. Michelle uses practical, conversational methods to uncover patterns that cause pain and to develop new ways of coping. She aims to make sessions feel like a steady, focused conversation rather than a lecture.
Her background includes nine years of clinical experience working with people affected by trauma, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and career or life transitions. Michelle also gives attention to adoption and foster care related challenges, attachment issues, and blended family dynamics when they come up in a person's story.
Therapy sessions often mix gentle reflection with concrete strategies. Michelle draws on approaches like attachment-focused work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and client-centered listening to tailor each plan. This blend helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and repair strained connections.
She supports those coping with feelings of abandonment, isolation, or caregiver stress, and helps people work through communication and control issues. Michelle aims to create a calm, practical space to test changes and build stronger routines that fit everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Michelle often uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions; this helps when trust, abandonment, or bonding concerns are causing distress. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday situations, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, or ADHD-related routines.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to keep therapy consistent during life transitions while still focusing on practical tools and steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michelle address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices in a conversational, client-centered way and blends reflection with practical strategies to change thoughts and habits.
What experience does she bring?
Michelle has nine years of clinical experience working with issues such as trauma, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress.
Where is Michelle licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.