Michelle Rittenour
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Texas therapists accepting new clients
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About Michelle
My approach to therapy centers on helping clients discover their purpose and meaning in life. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool for change, and I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make their own decisions and work toward their goals.
In addition to my private practice, I have experience providing both individual and group therapy across a variety of clinical settings. Much of my work has involved supporting clients impacted by alcohol and drug dependency through group facilitation and prevention services.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my master’s degree in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman’s University. I also hold a certification in Gerontology from the University of Texas at Arlington.
My areas of specialty include:
• Substance and alcohol abuse
• Geriatric issues
• Depression and anxiety
• Women’s issues
• Life transitions
What Michelle helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
How Michelle works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Michelle is wise and knowledgeable about her therapy sessions. She’s helped me tremendously.”
- “The best, always responds in a timely manner. Seems to know the answer to all my questions”
- “Michelle is one of the best listeners I've ever talked to. Working with her has been a great solution for me.”
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- “Great therapist”
- “Michelle has been extremely understand with my work schedule seeing as I’m a crane operator and has responded to my messages with great advice and in a timely manner. Highly recommend her.”
- “Very good at what she does and has been such a help!”
- “She’s patient and very helpful helping me to understand myself and how to better communicate with others”
- “Above and beyond. Always there when needed”
- “Michelle has been warm and engaging. She provided me with good tools to use for my situation.”
- “She always has the right thing to say when i need to hear it the most.”
- “She is always understanding and patient with me and I enjoy talking to her”
- “Kind and understanding. Doesn’t judge and relates on personal levels. I appreciate her humor”
- “She is great. The conversation is smooth and she provides feedback. It doesn’t feel like I’m talking to myself.”
- “Michelle is my favorite outlet. I have been working with Michelle for about a year now, and we have gotten to know one another better with every session. Her messaging resonates with my needs, and she has the ability to fill in the gaps that I don't see in my issues or topics. I would recommend Michelle to anyone I know.”
- “I’ve been working with Michelle for a short time, and have already begun to see a difference in my ability to cope with stress and anxiety. After dealing with depression and maladaptive habits for years, it’s been great to find healthier ways of managing my mental health. Michelle is great at listening and understanding where I’m coming from. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for support.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.