Michelle Perry, LMHC, LIMHP
Compassionate counselor focused on grief and change
Details
| Name | Michelle Perry |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC, LIMHP |
| Based in | Nebraska |
| Licensed in | Nebraska, Iowa |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Michelle
Michelle Perry is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, and life changes. She also supports those coping with addiction, relationship and family strains, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Michelle practices in Nebraska and speaks English.
She approaches counseling in a collaborative way. Michelle works with each person to set clear goals and chooses practical tools that fit their situation. Sessions tend to be warm and direct, with room for humor when appropriate.
Background and approach
Her background includes clinical work in long-term care and hospice settings. That experience shaped how she talks about aging, end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, and grief. Michelle draws on what she learned there when helping people face hard transitions.
Michelle uses a mix of approaches to match what someone needs. She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories, Attachment-Based Therapy to look at close relationships, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and EMDR for trauma when appropriate.
She holds the LMHC and LIMHP credentials and has three years of formal counseling experience. Michelle aims for practical steps you can try between sessions to build momentum toward your goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression among the things Michelle works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michelle among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michelle directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michelle directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment work online
Michelle often uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reframe the stories that shape their day-to-day life. That approach helps when someone feels stuck by past events or identity labels and wants a different way to understand their experience.She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how close relationships influence feelings and behavior. That focus can be useful for people struggling with trust, caregiving roles, or long-standing patterns in relationships. Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small, concrete behavior changes between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the problem and adjust the plan based on what works.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can fit brief check-ins, skill practice, or times when typing feels easier than speaking.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Michelle focus on?
Michelle supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on aging, caregiver stress, codependency, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and goal oriented. She works with each person to set practical goals and uses warmth and occasional humor in sessions.
What is her professional background?
Michelle has clinical experience in long-term care and hospice settings. That work informs her approach to end-of-life counseling, grief, and caregiver issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials and practices in Nebraska.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
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