Michelle Ross

Michelle Ross is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. She is easy to reach and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Michelle emphasizes listening first and building a plan that fits each person's life.

She brings four years of professional experience and a mix of life and training background to sessions. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature from the University of Oregon, a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Idaho, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University with an emphasis in marriage and family counseling. Michelle also served four years in the U.S. Navy as a Machinist Mate and reached the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class.

In treatment she uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when trauma memories are a focus and draws on mindfulness practices to build grounding skills.

Her style centers on collaboration and practical tools. She asks questions, helps identify patterns, and practices skills together in session. Michelle describes clients as having strengths to build on and aims to support people as they work toward clearer purpose and more stable moods.

People come to Michelle for help with abandonment wounds, dissociation, communication problems, isolation or loneliness, mood and personality challenges, and self-harm concerns. She emphasizes steady progress and realistic steps rather than quick fixes.

How these approaches translate to online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It uses clear, step-by-step exercises to change patterns that feed anxiety, depression, and low mood.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindful awareness that can be practiced between sessions.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used when trauma memories cause ongoing distress. It involves guided processing of troubling memories alongside focused attention techniques to reduce emotional charge.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods, and adjust the plan with the client. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques fit priorities and comfort levels.

Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, and let people practice skills at home. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice, process trauma memories, and help change thinking patterns using these approaches in remote sessions when that format is available.