Michele Fitzgerald, LPCC

Experienced LPCC specializing in recovery

Addictions and trauma
Anxiety and depression
Video calls and messaging

About Michele Fitzgerald

Michele Fitzgerald is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a career that began in the 1980s working with adolescents in substance abuse treatment. Her experience spans diverse settings, from Kodiak, Alaska to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and includes roles in adoption services, birth parent counseling, hospital social work, and long-term care. This breadth of practice informs a compassionate, experienced approach to issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family struggles, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and many other life changes.

Michele views recovery as synonymous with wellness and values the development of strength through adversity. She follows client-centered principles that prioritize listening and collaboration, and she supports learning from mistakes as part of growth. Michele integrates practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies when helpful, paired with motivational interviewing and other approaches to meet each person where they are.

Clients seeking a therapist who listens closely and frames setbacks as opportunities may find a good fit with Michele. She is accepting new clients and is available for sessions on Thursdays from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michele Fitzgerald have?

Michele Fitzgerald has 25 years of experience.

Is Michele Fitzgerald a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPCC credential. License details: MN LPCC cc02294.

In which languages does Michele Fitzgerald provide therapy?

Michele provides therapy in English.

Where is Michele Fitzgerald located?

Michele is located in Minnesota.

How can I work with Michele Fitzgerald as my therapist?

You can work with Michele Fitzgerald through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michele Fitzgerald work with international clients?

Michele Fitzgerald does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michele Fitzgerald cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client guides the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support - it is often helpful for people working through grief, relationship concerns, or self-esteem issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies to build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michele will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines listening with practical techniques to tailor care rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet with licensed professionals - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, manage geographic limitations, and maintain continuity of care during transitions. These options allow clients to access support from home or other convenient locations while working with therapists who adapt methods to an online format.

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