Michelle Merritt, LPC, MI | Psychotherapist

About Michelle Merritt

Focus areas

Anxiety

Personality Disorder

Depression

Stress Management

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

AEDP

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michelle Merritt

Hi there, I'm Michelle! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor/Therapist (LPC) with 20 years of inpatient and outpatient experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each person, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive and Interpersonal Psychology, and Dynamic and Existential Therapy. I specialize in stress, depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and personality disorders, creating clear pathways to continual growth and relief from symptoms. My approach My therapeutic approach is based on proven methods focused on self-growth, empowerment, and strength, combining positive, interpersonal, and dynamic psychology. Depending on client goals, I also incorporate cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytic techniques, providing insights, tools, and new skills to relieve symptoms while setting and accomplishing therapeutic goals for ongoing personal growth. My focus I work with a broad range of clients-from adolescents to adults, as well as couples and families. Much of my work centers on managing stress, depression, and anxiety, with additional expertise in addictive behaviors, personality disorders, and immediate symptom relief within individuals or relationship dynamics. My communication style My communication style is open, engaging, and trust-building. I work at the pace set by my clients, using gentle, slightly probing questions that encourage true self-discovery without pressure, while maintaining a structure that allows freedom to evolve, grow, and heal. My journey to mental healthcare I've dedicated the past 20 years to promoting the importance of mental health after earning my Master's degree in Professional Counseling and doctorate from Liberty University. Before that, I worked as a child and family advocate in a legal capacity, which led me to realize how much was left unaddressed within emotional capacity.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Michigan

Education and training

Liberty University, Master's in Professional Counseling

NPI number

1306173943

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What practice does Michelle Merritt work with?

Michelle Merritt works with Rula Health - Michigan.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Merritt?

Michelle Merritt frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Merritt on their profile.