Michelle Durham

Michelle Durham is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in the District of Columbia with 19 years of clinical work in community and nonprofit settings. Her background includes providing direct services to people facing severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, chronic homelessness, unemployment, and complex family and relationship concerns. She has also worked with individuals fleeing domestic violence, people who were formerly incarcerated, and those transitioning out of foster care.

Her approach is strength based and client centered, with attention to cultural context and a holistic view of each person's life. She integrates evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, trauma-informed methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as appropriate to the client’s needs. Michelle has completed Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) training for women and additional training in trauma-informed care.

She emphasizes collaborative planning and encourages practical self-care strategies tailored to each person. Treatment planning is guided by clients’ goals and lived experience, and she aims to join individuals where they are to support healing, empowerment, and clearer next steps.