Michelle Smith
LIMHP
About Michelle
Michelle R. Smith is a licensed mental health therapist based in Nebraska, bringing over 15 years of enriching experience to her practice and writing. She’s passionate about guiding individuals on a journey to discover their authentic selves, empowering them to trust their intuition, let go of unrealistic expectations, and embrace all facets of who they are.
Michelle believes that setbacks can serve as stepping stones to newfound strength and a meaningful new chapter in life. While joyous moments are delightful, it’s often during life’s challenges that people seek out support. She is committed to walking alongside others through difficult times, helping them navigate feelings of grief, loss, shame, or burnout with compassion and understanding.
In a nurturing environment, deep healing becomes possible as we calm the nervous system and integrate past experiences, restoring a sense of well-being.
Michelle’s holistic approach is designed to help individuals build a meaningful next chapter and heal from burnout and major life setbacks. She inspires people to rediscover their authenticity, trust themselves, and let their inner light shine brightly in the world.
Helping you heal, rebuild, and live your next chapter with authenticity.
What Michelle helps with
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
How Michelle works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Michelle is very insightful.”
- “Michelle is a powerhouse of a therapist in a very quiet way. If you need challenged in a respectful manner and are truly looking to heal, she is an amazing therapist. I adore the fact that she isn't just there to listen to me vent, she helps me with my goal of digging deeper and keeps me on track with that as we all know its easy to just vent about others and not work on ourselves. She is centered, kind, thoughtful, intelligent and truly amazing to work with.”
- “Michelle is a great listener. She's got a no non-sense attitude, but she'll still validate your feelings and sympthize with what your going through no matter how seemingly small and ridiculous it may be. She really did help me out just by listening to something I was struggling with and helping me to take the first steps to being better. Thx Michelle, I wish u well.”
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- “im so glad i have her to turn to. every session helps me alot”
- “Michelle is professional and understand. I look forward to continuing work with her”
- “Always offers amazing tools and insights. Shes great at analyzing any situation and understanding what’s needed even if we are not aware of what’s needed. The information she gives is always helpful. Super interactive and always checking progress.”
- “I look forward to every meeting. Best thing I ever done was to join up with her. Strongly recommend her to everyone!”
- “Michelle is great! Very experienced and approachable.”
- “Good therapist”
- “I’ve worked with a variety of therapists over the years, and my experience working with Michelle is hands-down the best I’ve ever had. She is incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and supportive in every session. Her willingness to help and the way she breaks things down have made a tremendous impact on my healing and personal growth. Michelle creates a safe, warm environment where I feel genuinely understood. I’m grateful for the work we’ve done together.<br /> <br /> If you’re looking for a therapist who truly cares and goes above and beyond, Michelle is exceptional. I cannot recommend her enough!”
- “With out better help and my therapist<br /> I would not be where I am today. They work with my schedule with a lot of different times to pick from”
- “I like my therapist she is heading me in the right direction”
- “Michelle is very helpful and helps uncover issues in our relationship. She also has a strong background with children that helps with family dynamics.”
- “Working with Michelle has been a truly healing and eye-opening experience. She made me feel heard, supported, and understood from the very beginning.<br /> <br /> She gave me the tools to better understand my emotions and take real steps toward healing. Even in the most difficult moments, her guidance made me feel grounded and hopeful.”
- “She is great, she is so kind I love her so much, she has helped me a lot!”
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.
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