Michelle Godwin(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Texas
ADHD- Anxiety -Autism spectrum disorder- Depression- Eating disorders & disordered eating- Trauma-
Michelle Godwin
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Michelle Godwin is a virtual psychotherapist serving all of Texas. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing client-centered therapy rooted in secular humanism and developmental theory.
Michelle’s specializes in supporting adult clients struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, self-harm, BFRB’s, and eating disorders. Many of her clients are neurodivergent, queer, chronically ill, and/or living in larger bodies.
Michelle attended Stephen F. Austin State University, earning both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English and Masters of Education in Special Education. Michelle later studied at the University of North Texas, where she obtained a Masters of Science in Counseling.
Prior to private practice, Michelle worked in education as a teacher and school counselor and at a residential treatment center as support staff and a therapist. She is currently training in Somatic Experiencing; additionally, she is deeply committed to the continuing development of an anti-oppression and anti-carceral framework.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 17 years
Cairn Counseling, Owner, Therapist, 2020 - Present
The Right Step, Therapist, Support Staff, 2013 - 2014
The Monarch Institute, Therapeutic Teacher, 2012 - 2012
Lake Dallas Middle School, School Counselor, 2009 - 2011
University of North Texas, MS Counseling, 2009
Stephen F. Austin State University, MEd Special Education, 2002
Stephen F. Austin State University, BA Psychology and English, Writing Minor, 2001
Licensure
Texas: LPCLanguages
EnglishSpecialties
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna - Assurant Health
- All Savers Insurance Company
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Evernorth
- GEHA
- Meritain Health
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- United Medical Resources
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (55min)
- Sliding scale:$55 - $150
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