Michella Rahming, LPC

Michella Rahming is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people manage stress, anxiety, substance concerns, and life transitions. She centers her work on respect and genuine care, creating a calm space for adults to talk about hard things.

Her approach blends practical skill building with listening. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. She also brings client-centered methods that prioritize each person's goals and pace.

Michella has five years of clinical experience working mainly with adult women facing depression, relationship problems, career stress, grief, and trauma. She has supported people through substance use recovery who are sober and engaged in telemental care. Her work also addresses issues like self-esteem, anger, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.

She pays attention to cultural and identity concerns, including LGBT issues, multicultural stress, prejudice, and the particular challenges faced by veterans and armed forces connected individuals. She also helps with guilt, shame, and building self-love.

Michella earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida A & M University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Argosy University in Atlanta. She holds LPC credentials in Georgia and brings a warm, steady style to sessions focused on realistic steps and personal goals.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people set their own goals; online sessions let that conversation happen from wherever is most convenient. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes, which adapts well to video or chat formats by using worksheets and short between-session exercises. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills offer practical tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance that can be practiced in daily life and reviewed in online sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, client-centered work, DBT skills, or a mix fits best based on goals, needs, and preferences. This shared planning helps shape a treatment pathway that feels doable and relevant.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for people who prefer writing, want quick check-ins, or need a lower-effort way to stay connected between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.