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Michelle Owusu

Therapist · Arizona

Michelle Owusu

LCPC, LPC

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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Experience
17 years
Based in
Arizona
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Empathy and acceptance
  • Practical tools
  • Focus on relationships

About Michelle

Michelle Owusu is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience. She welcomes people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. Michelle aims to offer a calm space to talk through difficult emotions and decisions, including divorce and separation concerns.

She focuses on building trust through empathy and acceptance. Sessions center on clear goals, practical tools, and chances to reflect on patterns that keep problems repeating. Michelle helps people identify what they most need and then works with them to try different strategies that fit their life.

Her background includes long experience across mood disorders, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, addiction, and sexuality issues. She also helps with attachment and blended family challenges, communication and commitment issues, and the stress that comes from career changes and caregiving roles.

Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work, choosing approaches that match each person’s needs and preferences. She explains options in plain language and invites feedback so the plan can change if it isn’t helping.

People who connect with her can expect collaborative sessions that balance emotional support and practical steps. Michelle works in Arizona and offers care in English. To begin, follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first appointment.

License and NPI on record

LCPC
Illinois · 180007353
LPC
Arizona · LPC-21415

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Arizona

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches guide online care

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what works for common problems. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try new ways of responding so anxiety and low mood become easier to manage. Another emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and reduce repeated conflicts, which can be useful when navigating separation or blended family changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together if something is not helping. This collaborative process helps tailor the therapy to each person’s needs and life circumstances.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, fewer travel demands, and the ability to keep momentum between busy weeks. Discussing preferences up front lets the therapist recommend how to structure sessions so they fit daily life and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Michelle commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, and life transitions including divorce and separation.

What is her therapy style like?

Michelle emphasizes empathy and acceptance while offering practical tools. Sessions are collaborative and focused on clear, achievable steps.

How much experience does Michelle have?

She has 17 years of experience working with a range of concerns from mood disorders and addiction to parenting and multicultural issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed as LCPC and LPC and practices in Arizona.

In which languages can I meet with her?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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