Michelle Goehring

Michelle Goehring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and eating and food-related issues. She also supports those facing challenges with relationships, self-esteem, addiction, and major life changes.

Michelle uses a direct, collaborative approach in sessions. She listens to what matters most to each person and helps set clear, achievable goals. Together they identify patterns that get in the way and try out practical strategies to change them.

Her work draws on several therapy methods that emphasize values, mindful awareness, and skills for coping. Sessions include learning ways to manage difficult thoughts, handle intense emotions, and create routines that support recovery and wellbeing. Conversations are straightforward and focused on everyday changes that make a difference.

Michelle pays attention to body image and eating concerns alongside mood and anxiety symptoms. She also addresses issues such as family of origin, communication problems, and substance use when these affect daily life. The aim is to build skills that carry over into real situations.

She encourages people to take the next step when they feel ready. The first session typically focuses on what matters most now, practical next steps, and a plan for moving forward. Michelle emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps toward them even when feelings are strong. It focuses on moving toward what matters instead of fighting difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits and reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches paying attention to the present moment and noticing thoughts and body sensations without getting pulled into them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will talk with the person about goals, daily routines, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on how things are going.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings and to follow up between appointments.