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Mishelle LockerbyLPC

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Location

Virtual, North Carolina

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Empowering, Direct

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Immigration, Life Transitions, OCD, Phobias, Stress, Trauma

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants

Years of Experience

6+

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I am a compassionate therapist who embraces a client-centered holistic approach to empower individuals to reclaim their mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and physical well-being.

License number

#13692

Therapy style

I ensure accessibility and inclusivity as I welcome clients of all ages, from diverse backgrounds. I seamlessly integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral interventions, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness practices into my treatment. My approach is characterized by genuine empathy and warmth, fostering a sense of safety and trust essential for a meaningful therapeutic relationship. I am a compassionate therapist who embraces a client-centered holistic approach to empower individuals to reclaim their mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and physical well-being.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Montreat College

Interests

I enjoy reading, the outdoors, going to the gym, traveling to new places, and exploring!