Michelle Coppins , LPC

Michelle Coppins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and career or life transitions. Michelle is approachable and direct, and she helps clients find clearer ways to think and act when life feels overwhelming.

Many people come for help after major changes. That might include divorce, pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum struggles, grief, or the pressure of a new job. Michelle also supports people navigating fertility concerns, parenting stress, workplace problems, and challenges tied to identity and LGBT issues.

Michelle uses practical methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas to create individualized plans. Sessions focus on learning coping skills, improving communication, and building confidence in everyday situations.

Her background includes two decades of direct counseling with adults facing mood disorders, social anxiety, midlife questions, and feelings of isolation. She helps people sort through family of origin issues, divorce and separation, and compassion fatigue without judgment.

Therapy with Michelle tends to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients set priorities together and practice small changes between sessions. She emphasizes steady progress and realistic steps that fit each person’s life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what matters most, and helps clarify goals. This approach is useful for building trust, exploring feelings, and deciding what a person wants from therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is commonly used for stress, social anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods together, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to focus on practical steps and measurable progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typed exchanges or need brief, ongoing support between sessions. These formats can make therapy fit around work, parenting, or travel schedules.