Michelle Bartnik, LPC

Michigan LPC focused on family and trauma

Stress and anxiety
Family and parenting
Trauma informed care

About Michelle Bartnik

Michelle Bartnik is a licensed counselor in Michigan who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and parenting challenges. She centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can be used to move through difficult moments. Michelle draws on a range of therapeutic tools to support clients in identifying goals, building coping skills, and improving relationships.

Michelle emphasizes collaboration and respect, meeting people where they are and supporting the courage it takes to seek change. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she holds the credential to provide counseling in Michigan and focuses on creating a steady, supportive environment for growth. She offers guidance while honoring clients' perspectives and strengths, helping them pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Bartnik have?

Michelle Bartnik has 9 years of experience.

Is Michelle Bartnik a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details: MI LPC 6401017420.

In which languages does Michelle Bartnik provide therapy?

English

Where is Michelle Bartnik located?

Michigan

How can I work with Michelle Bartnik as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Bartnik through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Bartnik work with international clients?

Michelle Bartnik does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Bartnik cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michelle Bartnik uses a blend of established approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns in adult connections and helps people strengthen trust, security, and emotional closeness in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance in which the therapist follows the client's lead, supporting personal insight and self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts techniques over time so that therapy remains responsive to what is working for each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect in ways that suit their schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care and integrate therapeutic work into daily life with support from licensed professionals and therapists.

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