- Build self-esteem
- Improve communication
- Address codependency
About Michelle
Michelle Hungler is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience helping people through hard seasons. She works with individuals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, and big life changes. Michelle focuses on building self-esteem, improving communication, and growing self-compassion.
Her work often includes attention to attachment concerns and codependency patterns. She also supports people coping with mood challenges, trauma, and anxiety-related symptoms. Michelle has spent time helping women navigate postpartum issues, body image, sexual assault recovery, and questions about life purpose.
Michelle uses a collaborative, person-centered style in sessions. She meets people where they are and helps them name what matters most. Together she and the client set goals and try practical steps that feel manageable.
In sessions she helps clients practice clearer communication, notice patterns that hold them back, and try new ways of responding to stress. She aims to make progress feel realistic rather than overwhelming. Small changes become tools people can use between sessions.
Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and Michelle says she is honored to walk alongside people as they work toward more peace and authenticity in their lives.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Michelle’s work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice and change habitual patterns in relationships and behavior; it teaches skills for clearer communication and healthier boundaries, which can be useful for codependency and attachment concerns. Another approach focuses on managing anxiety and mood symptoms through short-term strategies and behavioral experiments that reduce distress and build confidence.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust plans together as progress unfolds. Clients shape the pace and focus of work based on what feels most useful to them.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and offer more flexibility around work or family schedules. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is limited or sessions that emphasize audio only when bandwidth or screen time is a concern.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She helps individuals with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, body image, and family-of-origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She works with clients to set practical goals and tries approaches that match each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has seven years of experience working with people through a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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