Psychotherapist

Adults Only

Telehealth Location Only

Therapy is a space to slow down and get reconnected with ourselves. I believe this is an important part of how we achieve authenticity in our lives. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel lost, left behind and disconnected. Authenticity is about being able to live life honestly with self-awareness and most importantly acceptance. I became a therapist, because I truly believe it is possible for everyone to improve their level of wellness. Providing a space for client’s to feel safe and truly seen is where that begins for me.

I operate from a trauma-informed strengths-based perspective. As such, my work always involves working collaboratively with clients to identify and leverage their own internal resources to assist in identifying the thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that are no longer serving them with the goal of cultivating better insight, more productive coping strategies, and more effective tools for navigating life’s challenges.

My therapeutic style is integrative and draws from psychodynamic therapy, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Solutions Focused therapy. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, issues around self-esteem, occupational stress, life transitions, and relationship issues.

Michele Gardner, LMSW earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Studies at Berea College and her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Michigan.