Michelle Rittenour, LPC

Michelle Rittenour is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing life transitions, addiction, mood concerns, and stress. She emphasizes purpose and meaning in sessions and works to build a collaborative relationship so clients can make decisions that fit their values.

Michelle keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people identify goals and small steps they can try between meetings. Clients may expect conversations about coping skills, values, and problem-solving rather than long lectures or jargon.

Her background includes both individual and group therapy across different clinical settings. Much of Michelle's work has involved supporting people affected by alcohol and drug dependency through group facilitation and prevention services. She also focuses on issues that often come with aging and geriatric concerns and caregiver stress.

Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling and development from Texas Woman’s University. She also completed a gerontology certificate at the University of Texas at Arlington. She holds the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor.

In sessions she draws on client-centered listening alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Narrative and existential ideas also shape conversations about meaning, identity, and next steps. The emphasis is on collaborative planning and realistic strategies people can use in daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and making them work online

Client-centered work focuses on the relationship. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to identify what matters most and what goals feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect and teaches practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. That can mean mixing listening-centered work with CBT exercises or bringing in mindfulness and narrative ideas when they suit the issue at hand.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as current options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. It can reduce commute time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make regular follow-ups simpler to keep. A clear plan is created together so sessions support everyday life and the next steps a person wants to try.