Michelle Paras, LPC, GA | Psychotherapist

About Michelle Paras

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Divorce Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Panic Attack

Women's Mental Health Issues

Childhood Trauma

Parenting Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michelle Paras

Overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or isolation? I am here to take this journey with you. Life can feel overwhelming. When anxiety, stress, depression, or relationship challenges leave you feeling stuck, it’s natural to feel isolated. You deserve a space where your struggles are met with genuine care and proactive support. My approach I believe genuine healing springs from feeling fully understood and accepted. In our work together, you’ll find a therapist who listens deeply, asks curious questions, and partners with you to uncover the pathways toward growth and relief. Here’s how I bring this to life: Client-Centered Collaboration. We co-design your journey. From session one, your goals, values, and strengths shape our roadmap—no one-size-fits-all protocols here. I hold space for your story, honoring each chapter and the insights it holds. Structured Meets Story. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps us spot unhelpful thoughts and shift toward more balanced, skillful thinking. Narrative Therapy invites you to reauthor the stories you tell yourself—amplifying resilience themes and rewriting limiting plots. Mindfulness & Embodied Awareness. Gentle mindfulness exercises anchor you in the present, offering a pause from worry or rumination. • Body-based check-ins cultivate safety in your nervous system—essential for managing anxiety, trauma, or reproductive-health stress. Values-Driven Action (ACT-Infused). When life feels overwhelming, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools help you clarify what matters most—and take small, courageous steps in that direction. We’ll practice “leaning into” hard feelings without getting stuck there, so you can move toward a richer, more purposeful life. Compassion-Focused Care. Developing self-compassion is at the heart.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Georgia

Education and training

Liberty University, MEd in School Counseling and Mental Health

NPI number

1720877079

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Michelle Paras?

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Is Michelle Paras accepting new patients?

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What practice does Michelle Paras work with?

Michelle Paras works with Rula Health - Georgia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Paras?

Michelle Paras frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Paras on their profile.