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Michelle Smith, LPC, LIMHP

Guiding authentic healing and resilience
  • Trauma and grief support
  • Stress and anxiety care
  • Relationship and family guidance

About Michelle Smith

Michelle Smith is a licensed mental health therapist practicing in Nebraska with more than 15 years of professional experience. She holds credentials as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and as an LIMHP, or Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, reflecting her training and clinical experience in supporting people through major life transitions and emotional challenges.

Michelle approaches therapy with a focus on helping individuals reconnect with their true selves, cultivate self-trust, and release unrealistic expectations that can block growth. She emphasizes practical steps toward recovery and resilience, viewing setbacks as opportunities for building new strengths and launching meaningful next chapters in life.

Her work centers on accompanying clients through difficult emotions such as grief, loss, shame, and burnout, offering steady support during times when change feels overwhelming. In a calm, nurturing setting she aims to soothe the nervous system and help integrate past experiences so clients can regain a sense of balance and wellbeing.

Michelle uses a holistic framework to guide people in healing from burnout, processing trauma, and rebuilding a purposeful life. She encourages self-discovery and empowers individuals to let their inner strengths shine as they move forward with authenticity and renewed hope.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Smith have?

Michelle Smith has 15 years of experience in mental health practice.

Is Michelle Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC, LIMHP. License details: CO LPC LPC.0023564, NE LIMHP 1201.

In which languages does Michelle Smith provide therapy?

Michelle Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Smith located?

Michelle Smith is located in Nebraska.

How can I work with Michelle Smith as my therapist?

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

Does Michelle Smith work with international clients?

Michelle Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Smith 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 Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take committed actions that move life in a meaningful direction. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and navigating life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current connections with others. By exploring attachment history and relational dynamics, this approach supports work on abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and deeper relationship healing.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and genuine support, helping people build self-understanding, self-esteem, and agency as they work through challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a plan drawing from approaches used by licensed professionals and therapists to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage ongoing support between sessions, and access help from home or another convenient location.

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