The first session is about getting to know each other. We’ll talk about your reasons for seeking therapy, your goals, and how we might work together. You don’t need to have it all figured out — showing up is the first step.

Yes. Michelle offers both in-person and secure teletherapy sessions for residents of [insert location].

Trauma-informed therapy recognizes how past experiences shape present-day emotions, relationships, and coping strategies. It prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment — and seeks to help clients heal without re-traumatization.

We may use breathwork, gentle body awareness, guided visualization, or expressive movement as ways to regulate the nervous system and process difficult emotions. All of it is optional, collaborative, and adapted to your comfort.

Absolutely. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re returning after a break, Blue Phoenix is a welcoming space for wherever you are in your journey.