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Michelle Bixler, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Michelle

Michelle Bixler is an LPC licensed in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She combines trauma-focused perspectives with a strengths-oriented stance to help clients surface patterns, build coping strategies, and explore changes that feel manageable and meaningful. Her background also includes board certification in music therapy, which informs a creative and individualized approach to care.

Her style is described as positive, empathetic, and non-judgmental, and she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and curiosity in each interaction. Michelle collaborates with clients to shape sessions and treatment plans around their specific goals, whether those involve grief, relationship or family struggles, addiction and recovery, self-esteem work, or navigating ADHD-related challenges.

She encourages taking the first step toward wellbeing and aims to empower clients as they work toward clearer coping skills and greater life satisfaction.

Evidence-Informed Methods and Flexible Online Care



Michelle draws on trauma-informed therapeutic techniques that focus on safety, stabilization, and processing of distressing experiences to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. She also incorporates strengths-based and creative methods influenced by her Board Certified Music Therapy background to enhance emotional expression and develop personalized coping tools that feel accessible.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, assess what resonates, and adapt strategies over time so treatment reflects individual needs, preferences, and progress rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered through several formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which makes scheduling more flexible for those balancing work, caregiving, or mobility concerns. These options support consistent engagement and allow clients to continue therapeutic work from locations that are convenient for them, while tailoring session rhythm and style to what helps most.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is positive, empathetic, and non-judgmental, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and curiosity to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience and identifies as a trauma specialist and Board Certified Music Therapist in addition to her counseling work.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, license number PA LPC PC010592.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Michelle can help with

Michelle Bixler works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and depression.

Michelle works with clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management.

Experience and training

Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania, with 7 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Michelle aims to support and empower you.