Michelle is an excellent therapist. She’s a great listener, very open-minded and caring, gives useful and thoughtful words/suggestions. She really helps me to put things in perspective and feel better. I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Michelle Srader, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Michelle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Michelle. View 17 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
Recent reviews
Michelle and I have been working together for a year and it has been so impactful. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
More about Michelle
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with 11 years of experience helping people make positive changes in their life.
Mental Health is not just a career for me, it’s a passion. My goal is to collaborate with you in a therapeutic environment and help you understand your journey; while implementing change. Throughout our lives we all go through difficult times and challenges, but you don’t have to go down these roads alone. Together, we can help you heal wounds from the past and achieve a stronger sense of self. I want to empower you to create not only a life you want, but a life you love. Sometimes, life just happens and obstacles get in our way. Together, we can navigate around those obstacles and chose a path that’s right for you. Life is about choices, but sometimes you just need help making them.
I began my social work career working for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. There I worked with families and children of all ages who were victims of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect.
I earned my graduate degree from the University of Houston and was trained in trauma work at The United States Department of Veteran Affairs. I am trained in many different treatment modalities including; Prolonged exposure, Cognitive Behavior therapy , motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, grief therapy, and solution focus to name a few. I believe in a holistic and integrative approach for treatment. I believe the best results come from treatment thats is tailored to meet the needs of the individual.
Currently, I provide therapeutic treatments for individuals, couples, and children of gender diverse populations, addressing a broad range of issues including: sexuality, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, sexual assaults, personality disorders, PTSD, life transitions, spirituality and personal growth.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Michelle Srader's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689073629.
- LCSW · Texas · 59384 · Expires April 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Michelle Srader
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Michelle is an excellent therapist. She’s a great listener, very open-minded and caring, gives useful and thoughtful words/suggestions. She really helps me to put things in perspective and feel better. I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Michelle and I have been working together for a year and it has been so impactful. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Michelle is a fantastic therapist! She is an excellent listener, very empathetic and understanding, kind, patient, does not judge you and is very helpful when it comes it solutions. I've seen a lot of therapists and she is by far the best therapist that I've ever had! I highly recommend her.
Michelle was very empathic and willing to listen to my problems. She gave me lots of good advice, and I feel more confident about managing my anxiety!
She was dedicated to helping me and being there for me and helping me see the truth.
Michelle has really had my back and supported me through figuring out my trauma and general struggles with life. She’s been a great help and I would recommend her to anyone
Best therapist I've ever had, hands down.
She is amazing!
I just love her all my personalities love her
I’ve been working with Michelle for a while now, and I’m completely satisfied with my experiences with her. She’s very caring, understanding, listens completely and offers a safe place to talk. I highly recommend her!
Michelle is fantastic! She meets you on your level, without judgement or pressure and lets you set the pace. She listens and provides real live applications that have almost immediate effect for the positive. I am thankful for the chance to work with Michelle!
I appreciate her a lot.
She’s supportive and helpful and easy to talk to!
Extremely helpful.
She was very good at listening to me understanding my needs and wants and to be able to recognise some things that we can work on as a team and I very much appreciate your insight and teach me new things as well
You’re awesome
I like her vibe and spirits it’s very colorful almost like you’re talking to a friend and not a shrink she doesn’t talk to you like you have a problem and it don’t feel like I’m having therapy sessions so that’s really good
Frequently asked questions
Does Michelle Srader offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Michelle Srader works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Michelle Srader speak?
Michelle Srader speaks English.
How many years of experience does Michelle Srader have?
Michelle Srader has 8 years of experience.
Where is Michelle Srader licensed to practice?
Michelle Srader is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Michelle Srader accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Michelle Srader accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Michelle Srader offer?
Michelle Srader offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Michelle Srader?
Michelle Srader can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Michelle Srader?
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