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Michelle MacPherson L.C.S.W

Psychotherapist

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Michelle MacPherson L.C.S.W

For more than twenty‐five years, I’ve helped adults move through mid‐life challenges—whether related to depression, anxiety, relationship stress or self-sabotaging and addictive behaviors. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, I will help you create meaningful, lasting change. In our work, we may focus on strengthening distress tolerance, improving emotional regulation, enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, and reconnecting with what matters most to you. You’ll leave sessions with insight, direction, and strategies you can use right away—not just talk. I'm solution‑focused, goal‑oriented, compassionate, and client‑centered. I work collaboratively to identify practical steps forward so we don’t stay stuck in the problem itself. Together, we’ll clarify what’s getting in the way and build tools that help you feel more grounded, capable and aligned with your values. By focusing on increasing our psychological flexibility, we can begin to feel more in control of our day to day responses to stressors. I provide sessions geared towards formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavioral change. It helps you get 'unstuck' and back in control! One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is seeing clients set meaningful, value-driven goals and achieving them. That's why I partner with you to ensure you are empowered to reach your full potential. As you work through life's transitions, I will be there to guide, encourage, and challenge you to push past obstacles and create the life you want. Together, we’ll clarify what’s getting in the way and build tools that help you feel more grounded, capable and aligned with your values. My therapeutic style is deeply client‐centered and together, we focus on uncovering practical paths forward rather than staying stuck in the problem itself. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership, where your strengths and insights guide the work we do. I specialize in individual therapy for adults and do not currently offer couples counseling. To learn more about my approach, visit www.valued-directions.com. The clients I'm best positioned to serve? My clients generally feel 'stuck' and are seeking help in improving their mood, their relationships and their feelings of being overwhelmed. I help my clients develop a tool box of coping skills to take into their day to day lives based on a personalized assessment of need. I am best suited to working with adults over 35 years of age, who are looking for greater insight and understanding of their interpersonal dynamics. I am highly effective in helping adults manage self-sabotaging behaviors and developing more effective coping skills to maximize therapeutic gains. Visit my website at www.valued-directions.com to find out more about my approach to therapy Our sessions will include a thorough exploration and assessment of your goals, psychoeducation to outline the science behind the therapeutic modalities we will use, collaboration in allowing you to choose an evidence based modality that most suits you, challenging questions to help you gain greater insight and awareness and homework assignments that will help you reach the goals identified during treatment. As you work through life's transitions, I will be there to guide, encourage, and challenge you to push past obstacles and create the life you want! I've enjoyed helping adults navigate life's most difficult transitions for the last 25 years and I'd like to help you, too. Call or email me today. In our first few sessions, we'll explore what brought you to therapy, and help you gain greater insight and awareness into your current situation. We'll assess your treatment goals, values & aspirations and we'll collaborate to identify a therapeutic modality that's best suited to you—one that will facilitate meaningful change and progress toward your goals. Did you know your insurance might help cover the cost of therapy, even if I’m not in-network? Many plans offer out-of-network benefits, which means you could get reimbursed for a portion of each session. And you don’t have to figure this out on your own. I can check your benefits for you and let you know exactly what you’d pay per session before we even get started. If you have OON benefits, you may only owe a copay at each session instead of the full fee. Want to see what that looks like for you? Contact me and let’s see.

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Wait time

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Michelle was exceptionally helpful and highly skilled in helping me navigate my relationship stressors. Highly recommend!

JMVerified patient

Michelle was very intuitive and professional. I felt comfortable working with her.

December 17, 2025Theresa J.Verified patient

The therapist was very helpful and easy to talk to

October 27, 2025Karen M.Verified patient

Michelle truly listens, has great insights/resources, asks thought-provoking questions, and takes a genuine interest in her clients. After a negative experience with another provider, I am truly grateful to have found Michelle! With her support, I am confident I'll reach the desired outcome that initially led me to seeking therapy. Thank you, Michelle!

RSVerified patient

I cannot speak highly enough of Michelle! She has exceeded my expectations after multiple failed attempts to find just the right fit in a therapist. Michelle truly listens and has a knack for breaking down complex issues into bite-sized pieces to address. She is solution-oriented, and I love that she always has resources to share to assist with my journey between appointments. She is direct in a warm and caring manner and isn't afraid to challenge me to think from a different perspective, something I very much appreciate.

JKVerified patient

She listens, remembers, no judgment, honest with the right amount of reality check's, dependable, communicative, etc …. Everything you look for in a therapist.. I’m glad to have found her..

PMVerified patient

From the very first session, Michelle made me feel deeply seen, understood, and taken seriously. She is incredibly thoughtful, present, and intentional in how she listens and responds. What stood out most is how quickly she was able to connect patterns in my behavior and emotions in a way that felt validating rather than overwhelming - and then immediately offer practical, grounding tools I could actually use in real life. Her approach feels calm, structured, and supportive, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, self-awareness, and forward movement. I leave our sessions feeling more grounded, hopeful, and clear than I have in a long time. Michelle brings a level of experience, care, and insight that made me feel confident I’m finally in the right place and working with someone who TRULY understands what I need right now. I’m very grateful to be working with her.

MRVerified patient

I am so glad I found Michelle. Her experience is obvious and she provides REAL psychotherapy, attentive, informed, helpful and immediately started helping me with my stressors. She provides real solutions, using specific skills-based interventions.

EMVerified patient

I can’t say enough good things about my experience working with Michelle. She helped me shift the way I think and approach challenges in such a positive way. I came in struggling with negative thought patterns, and through her guidance and techniques, I learned how to manage them so much better in my day to day. She’s kind, understanding, and genuinely cares about helping her clients. I’m so grateful for everything she’s taught me, it’s made a real difference.

JJVerified patient

Awesome therapist and actually gives you tools to help from the start! Very knowledgeable about different methods. Experienced and empathetic

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After searching for a therapist for quite some time, I finally found a gem in Michelle. She's personable, thoughtful and built connection with me. She also had a wealth of resources and always kept a focus on what would help me in any given moment. I trusted her and felt so much growth and clarity after each session. Anyone who works with Michelle I hope finds the same.

ALVerified patient

Michelle is absolutely amazing. She not only helped me in a time of crisis, but also has helped me grow so much since then. She ends sessions with clear steps and tools to use and always checks in on goals for the sessions before beginning. She is compassionate and kind while also being immensely respectful and helpful. Could not recommend her enough as a therapist.

AJVerified patient

I am so happy I found Michelle! I have worked with a few other therapists prior to finding her and feel that my therapy did not start until we met. She's understanding, goal oriented, professional, caring and extremely helpful! I highly recommend her! i look forward to our time together every week! She's the best therapist I have ever had!

ARVerified patient

Ms. MacPherson Is a gifted therapist. She not only listens, she hears what her clients are saying. She offers insight and possesses a wide breadth of techniques to guide you through your issues. She has guided me to growing into a more mindful human.

RSVerified patient

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