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Michelle White(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
North Carolina
Anxiety - Depression- Eating disorders & disordered eating-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)- Trauma-Body dysmorphia-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Michelle White is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy for both adults and adolescents. She earned her Master’s degree from Wake Forest University and has experience supporting individuals through a wide range of mental health challenges.

Michelle believes that therapy is for everyone and that all individuals deserve a safe space to be truly heard, understood, and supported. She works with adolescents, young adults, and adults facing a variety of concerns, including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, ADD/ADHD, self-esteem challenges, grief and/or loss, interpersonal relationship issues, and trauma. She strives to meet clients where they are in their mental health journey and to help them find peace, joy, and meaning in their lives.

She bases her clinical practice on providing a safe, welcoming environment where clients can be their authentic selves while exploring their needs, emotions, triggers, and vulnerabilities. She uses an eclectic, person-centered approach to therapy, incorporating techniques rooted in Adlerian therapy, CBT, DBT, and Gestalt therapy.


Message to clients

My passion for horses is actually what inspired me to pursue a career in mental healthcare. I have always loved their intuitive nature and how they serve as emotional mirrors into our own selves. Even as a young child, building a trusting relationship and genuine connection was just as thrilling as being able to go for a ride. As I grew up and participated in therapy myself and saw the experiences my loved ones had with receiving mental healthcare, I realized that pursuing that field would give me the opportunity to replicate exactly what I loved about being around horses with other people.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 3 years


Wake Forest University,, Master's Degree in Counseling , 2023

Licensure

North Carolina: 1881477743

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

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

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Body dysmorphia - Coping with negative beliefs and feelings of shame about one’s appearance; building skills to manage distressing situations and thought patterns




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medcost
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • United Medical Resources

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$198 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$119 - $198
  • Initial session:$199 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Animo Sano Psychiatry believes that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care. For those facing financial challenges, we offer payment plans through our Financial Hardship Program for those who qualify. Let us help you get the support you need, please reach out to learn more about your options.


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