Therapist profile
Michele Gayle, LMHC
Washington
LMHC - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Washington / LH 60839788
- NPI1255889986
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions coping
- Trauma recovery
About Michele
Michele Gayle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with six years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and process trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing bipolar disorder, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and changes at work or in life.
Michele works in a direct and practical manner. She focuses conversation on what is happening now and on clear steps people can try between sessions. Sessions aim to build skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing behaviors that get in the way of daily life.
She adapts discussions and treatment planning to each person's needs. That means setting short-term goals, checking progress, and adjusting approaches when something isn't helping. Michele uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and habits that contribute to stress and anger.
Michele also gives attention to grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and career-related stress. For people in the LGBT community she provides an affirming clinical approach. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Practical matters are handled up front. Her practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session through the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and structured work. One common approach teaches people skills for managing intense emotions, such as identifying triggers, using grounding steps, and practicing short exercises to reduce reactivity. This helps with anger, anxiety, and stress-related symptoms.Another approach emphasizes changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It involves noticing thoughts that fuel worry or resentment, testing those thoughts against real evidence, and trying new behaviors to see what works. This method can reduce rumination and lower the chances of snapping at others.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Michele will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and day-to-day life. She checks progress and adjusts plans if a technique isn’t helping or if needs change.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Michele works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on clear steps, skill-building, and tracking progress rather than long abstract talks.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Washington.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription payment model and the subscription can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.