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LCPC, LPC

Michelle Owusu, LCPC, LPC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Michelle

Michelle Owusu brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy that centers on collaboration and skill building. With 17 years of clinical practice, she blends empathic listening with tools aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and managing stressors such as anxiety, depression, anger, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Michelle uses her training as an LCPC and LPC to tailor interventions to each person's needs, supporting exploration and concrete change rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. Her work covers a broad range of concerns including relationship and family challenges, grief and trauma, addictions, intimacy and sexual concerns, career and self-esteem issues, and multicultural or LGBT-related matters.

She also addresses specialized subjects like postpartum mood changes, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, blended family dynamics, and compassion fatigue. Based in Arizona and working in English, Michelle aims to help clients identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Flexibility

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills with reflective work. Cognitive-behavioral strategies help identify unhelpful thoughts and build new behavioral patterns, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support attention and organization. Approaches that focus on emotional processing and relational patterns address trauma, grief, attachment issues, and difficulties in intimacy by helping clients understand and shift longstanding responses.

Finding the right approach is collaborative: the therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then tailor interventions accordingly. This flexibility makes it possible to adjust techniques as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules. These options allow people to engage from home or work, fit therapy into busy days, and choose interaction styles that feel most comfortable while working toward meaningful change with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and many intimacy and sexuality concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and evidence-informed, combining empathic listening with practical tools tailored to each person's needs to promote self-exploration and symptom management.
What is Michelle's background and clinical experience?
Michelle has 17 years of experience as a therapist, working with individuals and families across diverse cultural backgrounds and presenting concerns.
Which credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Arizona; licensing details include IL LCPC 180007353 and AZ LPC LPC-21415.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Michelle?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Arizona

Languages

English

What Michelle can help with

Michelle Owusu works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and depression.

Michelle works with individuals and families of various ages, races, cultures, and presenting concerns including, but not limited to, depression and anxiety.

Experience and training

Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona.