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Michele Fitzgerald, LPCC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michele

Michele Fitzgerald brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work as an LPCC in Minnesota, building on an early career in adolescent substance abuse treatment and roles in adoption counseling and hospital social work.

Background and approach

Her path has included practice in varied settings, from Kodiak, Alaska to Minneapolis, and spans substance use treatment, mental health counseling, birth parent support, and care in long-term settings. She frames recovery as a form of wellness and emphasizes resilience developed through adversity.

Michele draws on a blend of client-centered listening and evidence-based methods to help people move forward after loss, trauma, addiction, or life transitions. Clients can expect a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that treats setbacks as learning opportunities and prioritizes practical coping skills.

Michele works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, career and self-esteem matters, and ADHD. Weekly availability includes a Thursday evening block from 4:00 - 8:00 pm, and she provides sessions using formats that fit different schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and supported while exploring goals and choices; it suits people who want a collaborative, person-driven process. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies and teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotional responses and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to consider problems, preferences, and goals and then tailor a mix of methods that best fits their needs rather than applying a single method from the start.

Online therapy offers flexible access to these approaches via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work on skills and reflection from home or on the go. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around other commitments and to continue care even when travel or location would otherwise be a barrier.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michele commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other related concerns.
What is Michele's general therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered stance combined with practical, skills-based therapies to collaborate with clients and treat setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.
How much clinical experience does Michele have?
She has 25 years of experience working in substance abuse treatment, adoption counseling, hospital social work, and long-term care settings.
What credentials and location are listed for Michele?
Michele holds the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota; her credential is listed as MN LPCC cc02294.
In which languages can Michele conduct sessions?
Sessions are available in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does Michele offer?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy with Michele?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English

What Michele can help with

Michele Fitzgerald works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Michele started working with adolescents in substance abuse treatment in the 1980s.

How Michele approaches therapy

Michele's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Michele is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Minnesota, with 25 years of clinical experience.