Michelle Cowie

My communication style

My style is active and engaging, validating, non-judgemental, and down-to-earth. I invite you to reflect on your own experiences, as well as your hopes and dreams for the future. I also provide my own insights and share knowledge where appropriate and when invited. I communicate with warmth and humor in a casual, open, and friendly manner.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have an undergraduate degree in political science because, as a young woman, I wanted to make a difference in the world. After some disillusionment with the enormity of that path, I returned to graduate school and became a psychotherapist in order to continue my goals to help people, only this time, more humbly, just one human at a time.

My goals for you

I work with you to discover and follow your own goals and values with compassion, humor, and open-mindedness. My hope for you is to be more of your authentic self and meet life's challenges with courage and grace. I will be there to guide the process and support you in discovering where you are at and where you would like to be.

Our first session

Your first session is a chance to get to know each other a little bit and explore what brings you to therapy and what your goals might be. As a trauma-informed therapist, I am careful to help you modulate your level of sharing and emotional overwhelm in the first session before we have established safety and trust.

I identify as...

• Cis, Female
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic