Michelle Tarbell
LMFT offering client-centered, solution-focused therapy in Texas
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About
Michelle Tarbell is an LMFT licensed in Texas with 21 years of clinical experience. She has run her own practice for the past 20 years and has focused her career on supporting individuals and families as they navigate significant life transitions and complex challenges. Her training and clinical interests cover a broad range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, LGBT issues, and family dynamics.
Her therapeutic stance leans toward client-centered and solution-focused work. Sessions are shaped around the goals the person brings, and she emphasizes collaborative planning so clients take an active role in directing their care. While she has substantial experience with children, teens, and families, she notes that working individually with adults and teens is the best match for her skills on this platform.
Michelle approaches each case by listening for patterns tied to attachment, communication, and role strain, and then working with the client to identify practical steps forward. She also attends to related concerns such as caregiver stress, codependency, and adjustment to life changes, tailoring each plan to the specific situation presented.
Her therapeutic stance leans toward client-centered and solution-focused work. Sessions are shaped around the goals the person brings, and she emphasizes collaborative planning so clients take an active role in directing their care. While she has substantial experience with children, teens, and families, she notes that working individually with adults and teens is the best match for her skills on this platform.
Michelle approaches each case by listening for patterns tied to attachment, communication, and role strain, and then working with the client to identify practical steps forward. She also attends to related concerns such as caregiver stress, codependency, and adjustment to life changes, tailoring each plan to the specific situation presented.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 21
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LMFT 5125
- NPI Number: 1003990375
- License: LMFT (Texas)
Online sessions and therapeutic approach
Michelle provides online care grounded in client-centered and solution-focused methods. In client-centered work she focuses on the individual’s priorities, allowing the person to guide the topics and pace of sessions. Solution-focused techniques are used alongside this approach to identify clear goals and practical steps that can be tried between sessions.These approaches make collaboration central: Michelle and the person work together to set aims, assess small changes, and adjust plans as needed. That collaborative fit is intended for people who prefer an active role in shaping goals and exploring actionable options. She notes a particular preference for working with adults and teens through this platform while drawing on broader experience with children and families when relevant.
Remote sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options allow for conversations and follow-up in whichever format best suits a person’s routine and communication style.
What is Michelle Tarbell's experience in therapy?
She has 21 years of clinical experience and has maintained her own practice for the past 20 years.
What are her professional credentials?
Michelle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential LMFT; her license is listed as TX LMFT 5125.
Which languages does she work in?
The profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is she located?
Michelle is based in Texas.
How can people work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as modes of communication.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
The profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Michelle?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to initiate the process.