Michelle Goehring , LCSW

Michelle Goehring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience in Louisiana. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, eating and addiction concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and identity. Michelle takes a straightforward approach and aims to make therapy feel like a useful part of daily life.

She starts by listening to what’s happening now and what matters most to the person in front of her. Sessions are collaborative - clients and Michelle set goals together and try out strategies that fit real routines. She draws on several approaches to tailor work to each situation rather than using one fixed method.

Michelle often helps people manage mood swings, panic, sleep problems, and the emotional fallout of life changes such as separation or family conflict. She also supports those wrestling with body image, eating and alcohol or drug use, and the stress of parenting. Discussions are practical and focused on small changes that add up over time.

Mindfulness and skills-based techniques are used when helpful to reduce overwhelm and build coping tools. Cognitive strategies are used to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. Acceptance-based ideas help people clarify values and take steps toward them despite difficult feelings.

Sessions are available in English and are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Michelle works with adults and adolescents and organizes therapy so people can fit it into their lives more easily.

How Michelle Uses Evidence-Based Tools Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when emotions are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, body image, and life transitions by shifting attention from avoiding feelings to moving toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, mood issues, sleeping trouble, and eating-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes paying attention to the present moment and noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment. It supports stress reduction, emotional regulation, and clearer decision making.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. She will explain options, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what helps most over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, brief support between sessions, and a way to work through moments when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit care into work, family life, and other commitments.