About Mishelle
Mishelle Lockerby is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can take the first steps toward feeling better. She keeps conversations focused and practical.
Mishelle listens for what matters most and tailors the work to each person’s needs. That might mean short-term, goal-focused strategies or gentler pacing when trauma is involved.
How Mishelle works
Mishelle uses methods like cognitive behavioral work, trauma-focused techniques, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused tools. She combines these approaches to fit each situation rather than following a single script. Sessions often involve talking through reactions, practicing new skills, and planning small, manageable steps.
With five years of professional experience, Mishelle draws on real-world practice to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. She treats everyone with sensitivity to their background and culture and pays attention to how life stressors affect mood and behavior. Beginning therapy can feel hard, and Mishelle emphasizes collaboration.
She will work with each person to build a plan that matches their goals and pace. To start, a simple intake and scheduling step will move things forward.
Mishelle lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Mishelle works with
The areas below are the ones Mishelle selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Mishelle uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. This approach often includes simple exercises and practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and lift mood.She also draws on EMDR-style trauma-focused work to address memories and reactions tied to past trauma. That work is paced to the person and can include grounding and processing tools to reduce distress related to traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on goals, symptoms, and comfort. That conversation usually happens in early sessions and can be adjusted over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and provide a way to check in between appointments when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them keep therapy consistent around work, childcare, or other obligations.
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