Michele Keller , LPC

Michele Keller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who brings 15 years of professional experience to her work. Counseling became her second career after more than 15 years in the travel industry, a background that included living in Pennsylvania and Texas and traveling across the United States and Europe - experiences she credits with broadening her cultural awareness and openness.

She has supported adults of many ages in settings ranging from private practice to intensive outpatient programs. Michele regularly helps people navigate depression, anxiety, work-related stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, grief, divorce, chronic health concerns, and major life transitions. Her practice also addresses issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting and blended family concerns, intimacy-related difficulties, and coping with chronic pain or illness.

Previous clients have described her as compassionate, caring, practical, jovial, helpful, and encouraging. Michele describes her therapeutic stance as positive, holistic, and solution-focused, with specializations in cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies. She emphasizes mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness as foundational skills for building a meaningful life. Michele values collaboration and would consider it an honor to accompany clients as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options with Michele Keller

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so clients feel heard and understood. It helps people explore values, make choices, and gain confidence in solving life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while improving problem-solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness to help individuals manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michele works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit therapy into busy schedules or to access support from home. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each client.