Animals & Pet Bereavement
Animals hold a special place in Michelle’s heart. She is a lifelong animal lover and has worked, volunteered, and interned in settings involving animals, including canines, rodents, horses, and dolphin assisted therapy. She understands the profound bond we share with our animals and the importance of honoring that relationship.
Michelle’s therapy dog, Rex, is an important part of her life, and clients are welcome to include their own animals in teletherapy sessions when it feels supportive. She approaches pet loss and grief with the same compassion and understanding she brings to all of her work.
As an animal lover herself, Michelle understands that our animals are family. There is no need to minimize that bond or the grief that can come with losing someone so important.
Inclusivity & Community
Michelle’s practice is grounded in inclusivity, cultural humility, and genuine respect for each person’s lived experience. She warmly welcomes adults across LGBTQ+ identities, BIPOC communities, and a wide range of relational and life experiences.
She also welcomes clients who are exploring spirituality, intuition, or alternative ways of understanding themselves and the world, as well as those navigating consensual relationship structures such as ENM and polyamory.
Michelle values transparency, mutual respect, and open communication. She believes therapy works best as a collaborative process where you can be fully yourself, feel understood, and explore meaningful change without judgment.
