Michele Holden, LPC, LCMHC

Michele Holden is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship struggles. She also offers coaching to boost motivation and works with social anxiety and phobia. Michele practices in Montana and brings ten years of experience to each session.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them. Michele listens closely and helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions are practical and paced to each person's needs rather than following a rigid plan.

Michele draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches tools to change unhelpful patterns. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and building trust so clients feel heard and understood.

Over a decade of work in Montana has given Michele experience with a wide range of everyday concerns. She focuses on skills that people can use between sessions, such as coping techniques for anxiety and steps to rebuild confidence. Michele aims to help clients notice small changes that add up to real improvement.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Clients can expect practical strategies plus time to process emotions and reflect on progress. Michele supports people through the hard parts and celebrates steps forward.

How Michele's approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and acceptance. It helps people feel understood and gives space to talk through emotions and decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and social fears.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michele will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. That might mean combining listening-based support with concrete CBT tools like thought records or behavioral experiments.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets clients use visual cues and practice skills in conversation. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, check-ins between sessions, or for people who prefer typing over talking. These options make therapy flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules while keeping the therapeutic focus on practical strategies and steady progress.