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Michelle Bartnik , LPC

Therapist in Michigan

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About Michelle

Michelle Bartnik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with nine years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through a range of life challenges. She works with people coping with stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, relationship strain, grief, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other shifts in life circumstances. Her practice also attends to attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care dynamics, blended family concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and communication and control problems.

Michelle approaches therapy from a strengths-based stance, holding the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and brings internal resources that can be drawn upon for healing. She combines that respect for a client’s perspective with clinical tools to help clarify goals, process painful experiences, and build practical coping skills. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life requires courage, and Michelle positions herself as a steady, compassionate guide throughout that process. Her work emphasizes collaboration, respect, and practical strategies aimed at fostering lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps clients understand relational responses and develop more secure ways of relating, which can be useful for family issues, attachment concerns, and relationship struggles.

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, emphasizing empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own goals. This approach supports self-discovery and empowerment, making it well suited for people facing life transitions, feelings of emptiness, or identity questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Michelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most helpful and adapt the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varied schedules and comfort levels. These options increase accessibility and flexibility, allowing clients to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from home, during breaks, or while balancing family and work responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Michelle Bartnik have?

Michelle Bartnik has 9 years of professional experience.

Is Michelle Bartnik a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details - MI LPC 6401017420.

In which languages does Michelle Bartnik provide therapy?

Michelle provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Bartnik located?

Michelle is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Michelle Bartnik as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Bartnik through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Bartnik work with international clients?

Michelle Bartnik does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Bartnik cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

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