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Michelle Bartnik, LPC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Michelle

Michelle Bartnik is a Michigan-licensed LPC who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, career concerns, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She centers her practice on the belief that each person knows their own story and brings strengths that can be used to move through difficult times. Michelle frames the first step toward change as a courageous choice and positions herself as a supportive collaborator in that journey.

Her approach draws on methods such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to tailor care to individual needs. With nine years of counseling experience, she draws on that background to guide conversations that are practical and reflective, helping clients identify patterns, try new coping strategies, and reframe difficult experiences.

Michelle offers flexible online options to fit varied schedules and encourages prospective clients to begin with a short matching process to find a time that works for them.

Approaches for online care and finding the right fit

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and focuses on building more stable connections and understanding relational needs, which can help with family issues, attachment concerns, and relationship distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, offering concrete skills for coping and problem solving. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathetic listening and meeting clients where they are, creating space for individuals to explore their goals and values at their own pace.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will work with each person to consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, and may blend elements from different methods to match what feels most useful for the client. This shared decision-making helps shape a plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online sessions through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging provide practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats let clients connect from wherever they are and allow for varied ways to communicate during the week, supporting consistent access to therapy while fitting into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family and relationship problems, parenting struggles, grief, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD as listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes client-centered listening and collaboration, drawing on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative work to help clients explore thoughts, patterns, and personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has nine years of professional counseling experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is Michelle licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401017420.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Michelle provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

About

Michelle Bartnik is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Michigan, not currently accepting new clients.