Michella Rahming , LPC

Michella Rahming is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Alabama, Virginia, and Georgia with five years of experience supporting adult women through a range of life challenges. She has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, career transitions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. Her practice also addresses addictions, including drug and alcohol recovery, and she has provided telemental health services for clients who are in recovery and maintaining sobriety.

Michella emphasizes unconditional positive regard as a cornerstone of her work, often invoking the idea that people need to feel cared for before they can engage in meaningful change. Her approach is integrative - she draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic techniques, and the stages of change model to tailor interventions to each person’s goals. This blend of methods supports practical skill-building as well as deeper exploration of patterns and meaning.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida A&M University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Argosy University in Atlanta, GA. As an LPC, Michella combines clinical training with a compassionate, strengths-based stance to help clients navigate recovery, identity, relationships, and life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Skill Building

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that helps clients explore their values, emotions, and goals. This approach is useful for people seeking empathy and a safe space to process life changes, identity questions, or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress so clients can develop coping strategies and measurable changes in daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can help individuals manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Michella works with clients to review needs, goals, and preferences and tailors a plan that may combine elements from these methods. Together they track progress and adjust strategies to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent support across different settings while working with licensed professionals and therapists to address recovery, stress, relationships, and life transitions.