About Michelle
Michelle McHugh is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of experience. She practices in Arkansas and speaks English. Michelle draws on a long clinical history to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and relationship concerns.
She worked in inpatient addiction programs, psychiatric facilities, and outpatient clinics. That varied background shapes a practical style that focuses on real-life changes.
Background and approach
Michelle also has over a decade of service as a Behavioral Health Officer in the Army National Guard and has worked with active Guard soldiers and veterans. Her approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused work. Sessions emphasize collaboration and non-stigmatizing language so clients feel respected while they talk things through.
Michelle often helps people facing substance use, post-traumatic stress, codependency, shame, and concerns related to sexual orientation or gender identity. She also addresses grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes, tailoring methods to each person’s situation. Therapy with Michelle centers on clear goals and practical steps.
She works with people to build skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and set achievable next steps. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling follow the Start Therapy button.
Therapeutic approaches suited to online care
Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality to change behavior and mood; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce worry and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose or combine methods based on a person's goals, concerns, and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress is made.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access. Video allows visual connection for skills practice, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for focused check-ins, and text messaging supports brief updates or reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and reach people who live far from in-person clinics.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 23 years
- Licensed
- Alabama, Arkansas
- Languages
- English
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