About Michelle
Michelle Gilio helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, and ADHD. Michelle holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices in Colorado.
Michelle uses straightforward, conversational meetings where clients can talk about what matters to them. Sessions aim to identify small, practical steps that reduce stress and increase confidence. She creates a calm space for honest conversation without judgment.
How Michelle works
Her practice includes individual meetings and group formats from her prior work. Over 15 years she has worked with a range of ages and settings, which shapes a flexible approach to different concerns. That background informs how she sets goals and tracks progress.
Michelle focuses on clear communication and building skills people can use outside sessions. She often helps with problem-solving, coping strategies, and ways to improve everyday routines. Parents can expect help managing the strains of raising children and balancing responsibilities.
Beginning therapy is portrayed as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the work. Michelle encourages realistic steps and gentle accountability. She supports people through setbacks and celebrates progress along the way.
What Michelle works with
The areas below are the ones Michelle selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills and step-by-step strategies for managing anxiety and stress. This helps people break problems into manageable parts and practice new responses in daily life.Another approach emphasizes improving communication and relationship habits through role practice and feedback. That work helps with conflicts, setting boundaries, and rebuilding trust. Both approaches are goal-oriented and geared toward measurable changes clients can notice over weeks of work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques as therapy progresses so the plan stays practical and useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a commute or a tight schedule and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are handy for short check-ins, quick skill practice, or checking in between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy lives.
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