Michelle Molina, LCPC

Michelle Molina is a licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and career uncertainty. She writes and talks in a straightforward way so worried parents can understand what to expect. Michelle acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and she meets people where they are.

Michelle draws on a mix of approaches to shape sessions around each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship.

Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when someone needs help finding internal motivation for change. She also brings elements of psychodynamic thinking to notice long-standing patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Michelle and a client set small, doable steps and check progress together. She adapts tools to fit busy family schedules or a parent’s limited time.

With ten years of experience and an Illinois LCPC credential, Michelle balances structure with warmth. Her work is individualized rather than one-size-fits-all. She aims to help people build clearer thinking, stronger coping, and more confidence in daily life.

Online approaches and how they work

Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and step-by-step problem solving. She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a respectful relationship so clients feel heard and understood. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help finding internal reasons to make changes, especially around parenting routines or career steps.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Michelle collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working, so therapy stays focused on practical progress.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into everyday life. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or a quieter setting is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent around parenting and work demands.