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Michelle Newton, LMHC

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Michelle

Michelle Newton is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She takes a practical, compassionate approach that blends evidence-based therapies to help clients develop skills, improve communication, and find clearer direction when life feels overwhelming. Michelle aims to create a respectful environment where clients can explore patterns, build resilience, and try new ways of coping.

Her style is grounded and approachable, focused on collaboration and tailored interventions rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Drawing on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-informed work, and emotion-focused tools, she supports clients in both immediate symptom reduction and longer term change.

Michelle emphasizes helping people leave sessions with useful tools and fresh perspectives they can apply between meetings. Based in Washington and credentialed as an LMHC, she integrates training across trauma-informed care, autism and ADHD-related supports, and family systems thinking to address complex, intersecting concerns.

Prospective clients can expect an attentive listener who balances practical skill-building with empathy and respect.

Online approaches that combine skills and connection



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and build willingness to face difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action. It is often used to address anxiety, stress, and avoidance patterns by teaching practical mindfulness and committed action strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is commonly applied to anxiety, mood concerns, and problem-solving around relationships and parenting. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds to improve how people relate to others and to themselves, which can be useful for working through trauma, attachment issues, and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work, and the therapist treats that as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then blend methods to fit each person's needs so therapy is both practical and personally relevant.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options let clients access consistent care from Washington while using the formats that best support their engagement, whether they prefer real-time conversation or messaging between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and ADHD, plus related areas such as attachment difficulties, chronic illness, and divorce or separation.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with structured, evidence-based interventions to help clients develop practical skills and new perspectives.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 18 years of experience working with a range of concerns and has training across trauma, autism spectrum supports, and ADHD-related care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LMHC with registration WA LMHC LH60507972 and practices in Washington.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English