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LPC

Michelle Rutherford, LPC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Michelle

Michelle Rutherford is an LPC who focuses on creating a compassionate, straightforward counseling relationship that helps people navigate persistent life challenges. She draws from evidence-based techniques, tailoring them to each client's needs while keeping a relaxed and direct therapeutic style.

Background and approach

With four years of professional experience, Michelle works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger, bipolar disorder, career transitions, coping with life changes, family difficulties, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Michelle practices from Louisiana and offers sessions in English.

She emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building so clients can apply new strategies between meetings. The aim is to meet people where they are, foster an authentic working alliance, and adjust therapeutic tools as goals evolve.

Prospective clients are invited to begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to Michelle’s availability. Costs vary with location and availability and use a cancellable subscription model.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care



Michelle integrates established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. One approach emphasizes practical skill-building to manage anxiety and stress by teaching coping strategies, relaxation methods, and step-by-step tools for everyday challenges. Another approach focuses on improving mood and functioning through structured behavioral strategies that address depression, sleep and eating concerns, and patterns that maintain distress. Both methods center on actionable steps clients can use between sessions to measure progress and build resilience.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; Michelle works with each person to identify what aligns with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adjusts methods over time, checking in about what helps and what needs refinement so therapy remains relevant and effective for each client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support continuity when life is changing, and allow clients to choose how they engage based on comfort and convenience. Licensed professionals like Michelle aim to provide effective care through these varied channels while focusing on practical outcomes and a strong therapeutic relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses an eclectic mix of evidence-based techniques and adapts methods to each person’s needs, delivering care in a relaxed, direct, and compassionate manner.
What is her professional background?
Michelle has four years of clinical experience working with adults on various mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Louisiana; her license is LA LPC 6224.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary depending on 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English

What Michelle can help with

Michelle Rutherford works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Experience and training

Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Louisiana, with 4 years of clinical experience.