Michelle Filippi-Robb is a licensed counselor who helps people facing grief, depression, and big life changes.
01About Michelle
Michelle Filippi-Robb is a licensed counselor who helps people facing grief, depression, and big life changes. She writes and speaks plainly, and aims to create a calm space where clients set the pace. Michelle brings 24 years of experience in mental health to every conversation and meets people where they are.
She uses a person-centered way of working that focuses on listening more than directing. That means the client’s priorities lead the sessions, and Michelle provides steady empathy and practical support.
Background and approach
She also draws on solution-focused techniques to help identify small, concrete steps that move a person forward. Michelle understands how life transitions can feel overwhelming. She supports people coping with divorce, career shifts, aging concerns, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and the loss of meaningful relationships including pets.
She also offers guidance around women’s issues and LGBT topics in a respectful, nonjudgmental manner. Born with spina bifida and a lifelong wheelchair user, Michelle brings personal insight about living with disability and navigating systems that weren’t built for everyone. That perspective informs her compassionate, down-to-earth style and her focus on validation and trust.
Her approach is relaxed and straightforward rather than highly structured. Homework is rare and only suggested when it fits the client’s goals. Michelle invites people to try a few sessions and see if her way of working feels like a good match.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2006009171 · expires June 2027
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-22906 · expires February 2028
- LPCC (California)
- License 16530 · expires May 2028
- NPI
- 1861647539 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Midlife crisis
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Michelle names
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04Online support
How these approaches work online
Michelle uses person-centered therapy to create a listening-focused space where clients lead the conversation. That approach helps when someone needs to talk through grief, depression, or big life changes without pressure to follow a strict plan.She also uses solution-focused therapy to spot small, practical actions that can improve daily life. This method is useful for people who want clear next steps, such as adjusting routines after a loss or managing stress at work.
Finding the right approach is something Michelle works on together with each client. She discusses goals and preferences early on and adjusts techniques over time. The process is collaborative and paced to the person's comfort and needs.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and situations. Video is good for deeper conversations, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to attend therapy around work, caregiving, or mobility needs.
05Questions people ask
What issues does this therapist commonly address?
She focuses on grief, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBT issues, plus concerns like abandonment, aging, caregiver stress, divorce, midlife crises, women's issues, and workplace struggles.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are primarily person-centered, with the client guiding the pace while the therapist listens and provides empathy. Solution-focused techniques are also used to identify small, doable steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
She brings 24 years of experience working in the mental health field and has supported people through a wide range of life transitions and losses.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials, with licensing details indicating CA LPCC and AZ LPC, and is based in Missouri.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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