Michelle Kyles, LPC

Michelle Kyles is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with over 10 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or stuck after big life changes. She also supports those coping with addictions, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns. Michelle aims to make first steps feel less overwhelming and more manageable.

Michelle creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for clients to talk through what matters to them. She encourages honest conversation about feelings and reactions. That makes it easier to notice patterns and try small changes that add up over time.

Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's goals and pace. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide practical next steps when clients want clear, achievable change.

Michelle pays attention to issues that often come together, such as communication problems, jealousy, isolation, workplace strain, and multicultural concerns. She supports people processing trauma, divorce or separation, and experiences of prejudice or narcissistic patterns in relationships.

Sessions are conducted in English. People who are ready to explore changes can expect straightforward conversations, focused skills practice, and planning that fits daily life. Michelle aims to meet clients where they are and help them move toward more workable days.

How therapy approaches fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's lead, listening carefully, and building trust so people feel heard and understood. It is useful when someone needs space to sort out feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior; it teaches simple skills to change thinking patterns and try new behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose which methods to try first based on goals and preferences. That means trying tools together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed so progress fits the client's life.

Confirm available session options before booking so you know how therapy will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face conversation, while others prefer audio for lower bandwidth or phone-like simplicity; ask about the options and pick what works for your schedule and comfort.