Brent Michel Counseling, PLLC

-Not accepting new clients, inquire to be placed on a waitlist- My primary clinical focus and passion is the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is both a highly distressing and often debilitating disorder that affects 1 in 40 people over the course of their lives. It is also highly treatable, with specialized treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) having been proven to offer significant relief and improved function to the majority of those treated. In recent years other therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) also been shown to be effective in OCD treatment, in conjunction with or in the stead of ERP. If you think you might be dealing with OCD but are unsure, I'm happy to provide a thorough assessment. My other clinical focuses are largely disorders whose presentation and/or treatment is similar to that of OCD: Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Specific Phobia. I also have experience and enjoy working with Chronic Insomnia. My approach to these concerns is structured, action-oriented and aimed at allowing my client's to live as fully as possible with a minimum of symptoms. I also enjoy working with individuals dealing broadly with “problems of living”: stress, relationship difficulties, work-life balance, sense of purpose and satisfaction, etc. For this I draw largely upon Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and work with clients on taking mindful, committed action towards deeply held values, all while learning to better navigate challenging thoughts and feelings. I work well with clients who are action-oriented, with a desire to learn new skills and incorporate insights gained in session into their daily living. I enjoy working with clients who value an intellectual understanding of the "why" of therapy in addition to the "how". I routinely solicit feedback from clients and monitor progress, adjusting the therapeutic process so that clients can get the most out of their investment of time, money and energy. If you are struggling with a concern not mentioned on my profile but still interested in working together I'm more than happy to set up a free consult to discuss further. If I feel your concern is outside my scope of competence I'll work to provide you referrals to more qualified providers. I am currently accepting new clients, and have openings Sunday and Monday between 8am and 4:30pm, and Tuesdays between 5 and 9pm. Successful therapy is in large part a matter of goodness of fit, and in order to help you better determine this I offer a free 15-30 minute consultation, which can be in-person, via teletherapy or over the phone. I am in-network with Aetna, United/Optum, BCBS and Cigna/Evernorth. If you're paying out of pocket, I offer a sliding scale of $50 - $150. Accessibility of mental health services is important to me, so I leave it clients to determine where on these scales is workable for them given their financial situation. I provide new clients a table with recommendations based upon their income. If you are interested in setting up an appointment, free consultation or have any questions for me, please don't hesitate to email or call. I do my best to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.