Michelle Haptonstall

Michelle Haptonstall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 15 years of experience. She helps people who feel isolated, overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or unsure how to move through big life changes. Her work is straightforward and focused on practical next steps that fit daily life.

She has worked in school and community settings and often supports young adults facing relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, or the fallout from separation and divorce. Sessions address communication problems, attachment and abandonment worries, and the shame or guilt that can follow difficult choices.

Her approach is compassionate and tailored to each person. She creates an affirming space that respects diverse identities and pays special attention to LGBTQ+ needs and to people looking for a non-religious setting. The tone is direct and respectful, aimed at building emotional resilience.

In sessions she works on self-love, clearer communication, and healing from loneliness. Practical tools and small behavioral steps are part of the process, alongside talking through painful feelings. The aim is to help people connect with others and themselves in healthier ways.

People who choose Michelle can expect collaborative work that balances empathy with concrete strategies. She focuses on helping clients notice patterns, try new ways of relating, and track small changes over time.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care that fit your life

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change. One common element is working to identify and shift unhelpful relationship patterns by exploring attachment and communication habits; this helps when loneliness, abandonment fears, or repeated arguments get in the way of connection. Another core focus is building self-compassion and self-love through small, repeated practices and exercises aimed at reducing shame and improving self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will work with each person to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She frames therapy as teamwork, adjusting methods as progress and circumstances change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save commute time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow for flexible pacing during transitions like separation or moving, so therapy becomes part of everyday life rather than an added burden.