Michelle Stafford

My clients describe me as:

I am warm, friendly, & grounding. My hope is that it is incredibly obvious how much I love my job & how wonderful it is to show up for you.

Something to know about my approach is:

My passion in counseling is creating genuine relationships built on trust, cultivating hope, and creating tangible change. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, complex trauma & attachment, and relational conflict. I’m trained in EMDR and IFS.

Together, we will:

-learn emotional regulation skills -explore your attachment style -identify patterns you want to break -get to know your inner child -live more authentically -heal your relationships -unpack trauma using EMDR or IFS -create hope for your future

I specialize in working with people who:

My clients are often the first in their family's of origin to have the courage to address their trauma or unhealthy patterns. They've often experienced invalidating environments, felt unsafe, and want to do the work to feel better.

I became a therapist because:

I can't imagine a better job than being a therapist. I often end my days feeling mind-blown I get to do this for a living.