Michelle GoehringLCSW

Michelle Goehring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana with 12 years of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and helps them sort through the day-to-day problems that feel overwhelming. Her approach is straightforward and practical, focused on what will make life feel more manageable now.

Michelle has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood shifts, and sleep disruption. She also helps with eating and substance concerns, body image, self-esteem, and questions of identity. Parenting strains, communication problems, and coping with life changes are part of the work she commonly addresses.

In sessions she and the client identify current challenges and set clear, doable goals. She blends evidence-informed approaches into simple exercises and real-life strategies. Clients practice skills between sessions to build stronger routines and better coping tools.

Michelle uses a calm, collaborative style that centers the client's needs and preferences. She encourages honesty about what is and isn’t working, then adapts the plan accordingly. Progress is measured in practical changes, like improved sleep, clearer boundaries, or fewer panic moments.

Her background includes work with a range of ages and concerns over more than a decade. People who prefer a direct, matter-of-fact therapist may find her style a good fit. To begin, the process usually starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that match those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits, which is useful for panic, mood problems, sleep issues, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress happens.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The goal of online work is to fit therapy into everyday life - for example by scheduling sessions around work or childcare, using formats that reduce travel time, or choosing quicker check-ins when time is tight. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, teach coping skills, and support routine changes through remote sessions just as they do in person. Discuss your schedule and preferences up front so sessions can be arranged to fit your life.