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Biography
Michelle Dixon works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and major life transitions. Her approach is grounded, collaborative, and trauma-informed, integrating CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other evidence-based practices to help clients build healthier coping skills, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. Outside of therapy, Michelle enjoys gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family.
Treatment approach
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I offer space to explore your experiences while helping you find ways to navigate everyday challenges.
Sessions may include talking through a difficult situation, noticing patterns, practicing coping skills, or exploring boundaries and relationships. We’ll balance what feels most important that day with the goals you want to work toward.
I bring thoughtful questions, gentle encouragement, and str
Strengths
I bring a calm presence, curiosity, and a balance of compassion and thoughtful guidance. I listen closely and help make overwhelming concerns feel more manageable.
I also look for strengths you may have lost sight of during difficult times. Our work will build on those strengths and create new ones.
Interests & hobbies
Outside of work, I enjoy caring for my houseplants, sewing, and traveling. I’m also working toward my PhD in Neurodiverse Studies. Learning, creating, and exploring new places are meaningful to me.
Brightside offerings
Therapy
Clinical Focus Areas
ADHDAbandonmentAddictionAlcohol Use DisorderAnger ManagementAnxiety DisordersBehavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderBorderline Personality (BPD)CodependencyDepressionDivorceDomestic AbuseDual DiagnosisGrief & LossGroupsNarcissistic Personality (NPD)Obesity / Weight LossParentingPostpartumPregnancyPrenatalRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSelf-HarmingSexual AbuseStressSubstance Use DisordersSuicidal IdeationTrauma and PTSDVeteransWomen's Issues
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