Michelle St. Raymond, LCSW
Experienced Louisiana LCSW for trauma and transitions
- Trauma recovery support
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Family and relationship work
About Michelle St. Raymond
Michelle St. Raymond is a licensed clinical social worker with more than three decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate major life transitions and recover from trauma. She practices from a heart-centered perspective rooted in trauma recovery, family-of-origin work, and relationship growth, blending evidence-informed therapies with mindfulness and natural healing techniques. As a board-approved clinical supervisor and seasoned clinician from the New Orleans and Covington area, she brings Southern sensibility together with broader cultural exposure from time spent living in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Her clinical focus includes supporting those coping with anxiety, struggles in self-expression, and the stress of change - whether the change involves aging, job shifts, health challenges, or family reconfiguration. Michelle often incorporates Internal Family Systems work alongside cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop new skills, and cultivate compassionate self-acceptance. She emphasizes body awareness and a mind-body connection as part of sustainable healing and transformation.
Michelle approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which the client leads and the therapist guides. Goals and values in the present moment shape practical steps forward, and she supports clients in turning insight into action so they can move from feeling stuck to making meaningful change.
Her clinical focus includes supporting those coping with anxiety, struggles in self-expression, and the stress of change - whether the change involves aging, job shifts, health challenges, or family reconfiguration. Michelle often incorporates Internal Family Systems work alongside cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop new skills, and cultivate compassionate self-acceptance. She emphasizes body awareness and a mind-body connection as part of sustainable healing and transformation.
Michelle approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which the client leads and the therapist guides. Goals and values in the present moment shape practical steps forward, and she supports clients in turning insight into action so they can move from feeling stuck to making meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle St. Raymond have?
Michelle St. Raymond has 31 years of experience.
Is Michelle St. Raymond a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as LA LCSW 3353.
In which languages does Michelle St. Raymond provide therapy?
Michelle St. Raymond provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle St. Raymond located?
Michelle St. Raymond is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Michelle St. Raymond as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle St. Raymond through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle St. Raymond work with international clients?
Michelle St. Raymond does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle St. Raymond 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Approach-Focused Care and Online Access
Michelle integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy as central threads in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings without avoidance, and commit to actions that align with what matters most - a useful approach for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns that began in early caregiving relationships and helps clients develop more secure ways of relating, which can benefit relationship struggles, intimacy issues, and family dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work feels useful and meaningful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care during life changes. Licensed professionals can deliver the same thoughtful, skills-based and relational work over distance, helping clients access support from wherever they are.
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