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Michelle Gossard, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationIowa
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michelle

Michelle Gossard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa with 15 years of clinical experience. She creates a supportive space where clients are invited to tell their stories and identify strengths, then works collaboratively to develop practical ways to manage thoughts, emotions, and reactions.

Background and approach

Her background includes work in both clinical and military settings, and she draws on that experience to offer grounded, solution-oriented guidance. Her style blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy.

Sessions emphasize building accountability and learning concrete skills for handling stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges, as well as concerns like self-esteem, grief, career issues, and ADHD. Michelle aims to help people gain clearer perspective and usable tools so they can better navigate life transitions and daily demands.

Practical Approaches and Online Care

Michelle uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s experience, offering empathic listening and support that helps people feel heard and seen. This approach is useful for exploring personal values, strengthening self-awareness, and building a foundation for change.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT offers concrete tools for addressing anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and difficulties with focus or decision-making, making it useful when clients want structured strategies to manage symptoms.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needs evolve so the plan remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which help make scheduling more flexible and lower the barrier to consistent care. These formats allow clients to engage from different locations and choose the communication style that best suits their rhythm and daily responsibilities, supporting continuity and accessibility of ongoing therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Michelle works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and anger concerns, low self-esteem, grief, parenting and career matters, and ADHD among other focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach centers on listening first and then using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to teach practical skills and promote accountability in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of experience from clinical and military settings to her practice.
What are her professional credentials and where is she located?
Michelle is an LMHC with the credential IA LMHC 001182 and practices in Iowa.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

GriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English

What Michelle can help with

Michelle Gossard works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and self esteem.

Michelle has worked with clients struggling with anger management, negative self-talk, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, and pre/post deployment difficulties.

How Michelle approaches therapy

Michelle's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Michelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Iowa, with 15 years of clinical experience.