Kelly McMichael, LMFT

The capacity to heal and to love never cease to amaze me. We are miraculous and complex creatures and my aim is to create space for honoring that. For the past 17 years I have specialized in working with people struggling with eating disorders and co-morbid conditions such as depression, anxiety, identity issues, PTSD/trauma, OCD, and substance abuse. I also work with people who are exploring issues related to identity, transition, gender, sexuality, and the overall daily human experience, in order to support people in finding meaning, purpose, and connection.

The absence of meaning, purpose, and connection can lead to disorder and dysfunction. The greatest gift of being a therapist helping people let go of unhealthy coping skills and cultivate an authentic and full life. In my practice, I focus on the specific needs and goals of the individual, couple, or family through story, intervention, tools, and feedback.

I help my clients address issues preventing them from moving forward and reclaiming their lives. I conceptualize these disorders as relational/attachment barriers and focus on the underlying functions the behaviors serve. I help with identifying more adaptive ways of being in the world, with others and, ultimately, heal their relationship with themselves.