FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LPC

Michaela Trimble, LPC

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • LanguagesEnglish
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Michaela online.

About Michaela

Michaela Trimble is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience supporting adults facing anxiety, stress, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical, action-oriented work that moves beyond talk therapy, focusing on strategies clients can use day to day to reduce panic, manage intrusive thoughts, and improve sleep. Her style is direct and empowering, aimed at helping people rebuild confidence and regain control over emotional and physiological responses.

Clients work with her to untangle how thought patterns influence feelings and behaviors, then to develop a personalized toolkit for coping with life changes, social anxiety, phobias, and women's issues. She incorporates evidence-based techniques to address obsessions, compulsions, panic attacks, and insomnia, helping clients translate insights into consistent habits.

Michaela frames progress as skills acquisition so individuals can navigate stressors more independently and feel more like themselves again.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Access

Many of Michaela's methods draw from cognitive behavioral approaches that focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and panic. This work teaches practical skills for recognizing triggers, challenging catastrophic thoughts, and replacing them with more balanced responses that reduce emotional and physical reactivity.

She also applies structured interventions for sleep disturbances such as brief behavioral strategies that address sleep habits and routines to improve insomnia symptoms. These techniques target bedtime behaviors and daytime patterns that perpetuate poor sleep, helping clients reestablish restorative sleep cycles.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is collaborative; she works with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to try strategies in-session and practice them between sessions so treatment aligns with real-world demands.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy, allowing clients to practice new skills in their everyday environments while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michaela commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, sleep difficulties, coping with life changes, and issues such as obsessions and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is direct and action-oriented, emphasizing practical strategies to change thought patterns and manage emotions rather than only exploring problems verbally.
What level of experience does she bring?
She brings 22 years of clinical experience helping adults with anxiety, depression, OCD-related concerns, panic, and sleep problems.
What credentials and location are listed for her practice?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in New Jersey with licence number NJ LPC 37PC00370000.
Can non-English speakers access her services?
She provides services in English only and does not list additional languages for sessions.
Are international clients accepted for therapy?
She is not currently accepting international clients and works with clients located where her licensure and practice permit services.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English