Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.My Approach to Helping
Greetings! My name is Michelle Elias LPC, CAC III. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Addictions Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the areas of both mental health and substance abuse. I take a strength based approach when working with clients. I can help clients with a wide variety of challenges they may face in their daily lives. I take an eclectic approach in my therapeutic practice because every one of us has a unique experience with individual needs that are important for me to understand for the best outcome in a therapeutic relationship.
I strive hard to create a comfortable and safe space for my clients to be themselves. It is so important that you feel you can be truly yourself and honest in the counseling process. I tend to be soft spoken, open, honest and direct in our meetings. I will ask if I can provide feedback before doing so in order to foster grow with self-understanding, self-worth and self-acceptance. Once I know you better, I may use humor at times to keep things light and fun. Yes, I said fun. Counseling does not always have to be dark and heavy.