Michelle Place, Masters level intern

Therapies I use: 

• CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)​
• Narrative therapy
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• ​Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Inner-Child work
• Emotion Focused Therapy
• Attachment Theory
• Imago Therapy
• Gottman Couples Therapy

My approach: 

Michelle is honored to be a part of every client’s journey toward wellness. She approaches each client with acceptance, optimism, and the total belief that every client can affect positive change in their lives. Michelle implements evidence-based therapies through a systems-focused approach and has personally discovered the hope that counseling provides. 

I enjoy working with: 

• Disordered eating concerns
• ​​Depression and anxiety, I’m a fellow survivor and believe wholeheartedly that positive change is within us.
• Family of origin trauma through a systemic and attachment lens
• Issues related to creativity, as a multi-published writer I’m aware of the unique demands and challenges artists face in their personal and professional lives
• Teens and adults facing life adjustments such as improving communication issues, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and boundary-setting
• Sexual harassment and sexual trauma, recovering your sexual power and autonomy while healing from betrayal

More about me: 

Michelle is a second-year graduate student in the Marriage and Family therapy program at Lipscomb University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Austin Peay State University and is a multi-published author. Michelle's therapeutic approach is patient and empathetic with a non-judgmental and inclusive focus for all clients. She incorporates a faith-based lens when requested. When not in school or sessions, Michelle is either reading or spending time with her husband of 25 years, Brad, her two grown sons, or her 100 lb. yellow lab.