Unlock the clarity, confidence, and courage that’s been within you all along.
Helping Women in Midlife Break Free from Limiting Beliefs and Live with
Purpose, Authenticity, and Bold Confidence.
COMMON ISSUES AND STRESSORS FOR MIDLIFE
The challenges women in midlife experience can be emotional, physical, and cognitive.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN WORKING WITH MICHELLE?
Midlife is a powerful and transformative stage of a woman’s life—one that brings both opportunities and challenges. Therapy can offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore your identity, manage shifting responsibilities, and develop sustainable, healthy coping strategies.
This stage of life is often rich with growth, but it can also bring real losses and transitions—changes in relationships, careers, physical health, and the way you see yourself. In a culture that glorifies youth, it takes courage to honor your lived experience, embrace your evolving body, and celebrate your unique beauty.
My work centers on helping women meet these stages with clarity, strength, and self-compassion. Whether you’re feeling stuck, questioning your path, or trying to find your footing, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
You might find yourself wondering:
“How did I get here? Who am I now? What do I want moving forward?”
These questions aren’t signs of failure—they’re invitations to deeper self-discovery.
Midlife can feel like standing in an overgrown garden—surrounded by pieces of your past that no longer reflect who you are. Therapy gives us the chance to tend to that garden with care. Instead of just pulling surface-level weeds, we explore the deeper roots—your experiences, beliefs, and roles that may no longer serve you.
Together, we’ll uncover patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, or grief—not to judge them, but to understand where they came from. We’ll honor what once helped you survive and replace it with self-trust, clarity, and emotional freedom.
We can’t change the past, but we can change its power over us.
This is your space to speak freely, reconnect with yourself, and explore what’s next—without judgment or shame. Through insight, curiosity, and care, we’ll clear space for you to grow into the next season of your life—stronger, freer, and more fully you.
Hi, I’m Michelle!
I work with thoughtful, capable women—in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond—who are navigating the complexities of midlife. On the outside, they may seem successful, put-together, and reliable. But inside, they feel stuck, disconnected, anxious, or exhausted from carrying so much for so long.
They’re ready to understand the “why” behind their patterns, get to the root of their struggles, and build a life that feels truer, freer, and more grounded in who they are becoming.
If you're craving clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of self—you're in the right place.
THE FOCUS OF MY SERVICES
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High-Achievers
I work with women who are juggling everything but neglecting their own needs. Together, we uncover the root causes of their stress and provide practical tools to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and find lasting balance to prevent burnout.
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Women at Crossroads
For women navigating major life changes—like divorce, empty nesting, or career transitions—together we explore values, uncover new possibilities, and discover a clearer path forward that aligns with their true selves.
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People Pleasers
I help individuals uncover the shame underlying their patterns, heal from it, and build a life rooted in self-compassion, authenticity, and healthier boundaries.
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Healing from Toxic Relationships, Religious Trauma, or Identity Loss
I help women heal from past wounds, navigate difficult transitions, and rediscover their true selves by guiding them through self-exploration, reclaiming their voice, and creating a life rooted in authenticity and empowerment.
CRACKED OPEN: A JOURNEY TO A RESILIENT AND INDEPENDENT MINDSET
I work with women in midlife who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—from themselves or their story.
This work is deeply personal to me—because I’ve lived it. I know what it’s like to lose yourself in systems, relationships, and roles that no longer fit. And I also know the freedom that comes from finding your way back. As we discover and own our true selves, we will find confidence, reclaim our voices, and become empowered by the brilliance that emerges when we allow ourselves to be cracked open.
My book, Cracked Open, explores the transformative power of change—blending personal experience with psychological insight. It offers a roadmap for those ready to break free from old narratives and step into a more authentic, empowered life.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
My academic background is in Exercise Science and minor in Psychology from the University of Southern California, completed by a Masters in Clinical Psychology. My mental health counselor license is with the state of Washington (License #: LH60868955). I hold certifications in the Gottman Method, Emotional Focused Therapy, Narrative Focused Trauma Care, the Mindsight Institute, Neuro Mastery, and the Integrative Enneagram. My experience includes thousands of hours of one-on-one coaching, leadership training, and team engagements.
I am a mother to five remarkable adults, living in the Pacific Northwest with my handsome partner. In addition to meeting clients one-on-one, I develop leaders through workshops and keynotes. Check out my book, "Cracked Open: A Journey to a Resilient and Independent Mindset." Outside of work, you can find me enjoying coffee shops, exploring diverse cultures through food and travel, and cheering on my favorite teams from the bleachers.
“OWNING OUR STORY AND LOVING OURSELVES THROUGH THAT PROCESS IS THE BRAVEST THING WE WILL EVER DO.”
—Brene Brown, Ph.D.
FAQ’s
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I work with women in midlife who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—from themselves or their story. Many are navigating big transitions like divorce, identity shifts, or burnout from years of people-pleasing and over-functioning. They’re ready to break old patterns, reclaim their voice, and live with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
I provide highly personalized, expert-level help to clients that fit my specialties. I am very selective about the clients I work with to make sure you are getting the most out of your time and money.
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Research shows that the best predictor of successful therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. We might be a good fit if you value a nonjudgmental, empathetic therapist with a good sense of humor. I work best with clients who are ready to change and willing to put in the effort.
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Much of my work overlaps in modalities as we are whole beings who have past, present and future lives.
Coaching and therapy both offer valuable support, but they serve different purposes. Therapy is focused on healing, helping you address emotional challenges and work through past experiences that may be holding you back. It’s a space for reflection, healing, and growth.
Coaching, on the other hand, is more action-oriented and future-focused. It’s designed to help you set and achieve goals, navigate transitions, and create positive change in your life. While therapy works to heal past wounds, coaching empowers you to move forward with clarity and confidence.
No matter where you are on your journey, I am here to help you make progress, whether you're healing, growing, or working toward your next chapter.
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Life is busy—and therapy should be accessible. I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy for women across Washington. Whether you’re in Seattle, Spokane, or a cozy coastal town, you can receive high-quality care that fits your schedule and your life.
I offer coaching to women outside of Washington state through convenient online sessions, providing a supportive, virtual space where we can explore your challenges, uncover your strengths, and work together toward creating meaningful change—no matter where you are.
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I am an out-of-network provider, so please check with your current health care provider to inquire about partial coverage for psychotherapy services and how your plan compensates you for these services. I can provide a superbill for services provided, which can be submitted for out-of-network benefits, or potentially even for workplace wellness or professional development reimbursement.
No Surprises Act
Under the No Surprises Act (NSA) that went into effect on January 1, 2022, you have a right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of Costs that indicates expected costs for any therapy services you receive with us. During your initial consultation call, you and your provider will discuss fees for services you wish to receive, and your provider will include a Good Faith Estimate document with your intake paperwork.
To learn more about the No Surprises Act, go to go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call HHS at (800) 985-3059.