Michelle Goehring, LCSW

Michelle Goehring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 12 years of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical ways to handle current life difficulties. Her tone is direct and encouraging for someone who may be nervous about starting therapy.

Michelle helps people name the problems they face and build steps to manage them. She uses straightforward conversation to identify stressors, mood shifts, eating or substance concerns, relationship patterns, and struggles with identity or self worth. Sessions emphasize real-world skills that can be put into practice between meetings.

Her background includes work across mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, and eating-related issues, along with challenges like body image, life transitions, and family of origin concerns. Michelle also supports people navigating grief, isolation, and issues tied to communication and control.

Clinical methods she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These approaches inform how she helps clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and make values-based choices.

People who do best with her approach want practical strategies and a collaborative process. She prioritizes clear goals and short-term tools while also addressing deeper themes that affect daily life. To begin, a simple intake step connects the person to scheduling and next steps.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, mood, and sleep. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, respectful therapeutic relationship that supports people in finding their own solutions and strengthening self-understanding.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, what has worked before, and daily routines to find a good fit. Plans can be adapted over time so methods match changing needs and preferences.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people choose audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited or video is not preferred. Ask about available session types and scheduling to see what works with everyday life.