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Michella Rahming

Compassionate, CBT-informed counseling for life transitions

LPC Georgia

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michella

Michella Rahming is an LPC who centers her work on practical, evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy while integrating relational and client-directed methods.

Background and approach

She brings five years of counseling experience to her practice and emphasizes unconditional positive regard, helping clients explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop healthier patterns. Her background includes work with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and career concerns, and those navigating grief, trauma, and substance-related recovery.

Her approach blends client-centered principles with CBT, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and narrative elements to tailor care to each person's needs. Michella has supported clients through spiritual questions and life transitions, and she has worked with individuals in recovery who are sober and engaging in telemental health.

She holds an LPC credential and completed graduate training in counseling, bringing a grounded, compassionate style to clinical work in Georgia.

How evidence-informed approaches guide online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and listening, offering a space where clients lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and life context, then adapts methods from CBT, client-centered work, and DBT to match what the client needs. This teamwork helps clarify which techniques feel most effective and sustainable over time.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or manage mobility and geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver ongoing support and skills practice across different formats, increasing accessibility and convenience for people seeking consistent care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her work is integrative, combining client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to help clients identify patterns and build coping skills.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She brings five years of professional counseling experience to her practice, drawing on that background to support people through varied life challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is an LPC practicing in Georgia and holds licensure details GA LPC LPC013093 and AL LPC 4253 as provided.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?
Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is payment or cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Alabama, Georgia, Virginia

Languages

English