Michelle Wygant, LPC
Warm, collaborative counseling for life transitions
- Trauma informed care
- Evidence based tools
- Support for families
About Michelle Wygant
Michelle Wygant is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. She also brings five years of experience supervising counseling interns and master’s-level clinicians, supporting the next generation of therapists while maintaining an active outpatient practice. Her training includes a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Slippery Rock University and an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from Liberty University, providing a solid academic foundation for her clinical work.
Michelle specializes in grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, parenting stress, and major life transitions. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and evidence-based grief treatment across the lifespan. These trainings inform a trauma-aware approach that balances skill building with compassionate support.
Her style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s needs. Drawing from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, and solution-focused techniques, she helps clients clarify their thoughts and emotions, develop practical coping tools, and take steps toward meaningful change. Michelle emphasizes a nonjudgmental space where people can feel heard and supported.
If someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for a shift, Michelle offers steady guidance and partnership to foster healing, growth, and renewed confidence.
Michelle specializes in grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, parenting stress, and major life transitions. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and evidence-based grief treatment across the lifespan. These trainings inform a trauma-aware approach that balances skill building with compassionate support.
Her style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s needs. Drawing from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, and solution-focused techniques, she helps clients clarify their thoughts and emotions, develop practical coping tools, and take steps toward meaningful change. Michelle emphasizes a nonjudgmental space where people can feel heard and supported.
If someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for a shift, Michelle offers steady guidance and partnership to foster healing, growth, and renewed confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Wygant have?
Michelle Wygant has 15 years of experience providing outpatient therapy to children, teens, adults, and families.
Is Michelle Wygant a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices under the Pennsylvania license PA LPC PC007184.
In which languages does Michelle Wygant provide therapy?
Michelle provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Wygant located?
Michelle is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Michelle Wygant as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Wygant work with international clients?
Michelle does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Wygant 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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
Michelle integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship so clients feel heard and understood - it is helpful for improving self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and strengthening relationships. CBT offers structured tools to identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with practical coping strategies - it is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses trauma-focused methods when past harm affects day-to-day functioning, providing targeted strategies to process difficult memories and reduce their impact.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and sustainable.
Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or another comfortable setting.