Michelle Kotch is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 25 years of experience to her work.
01About Michelle
Michelle Kotch is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 25 years of experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting struggles, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship difficulties, family issues, and self-esteem concerns. Michelle speaks English and practices in New Jersey.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Michelle starts by listening to each person's story and identifying strengths they already have. She aims to make the room practical and straightforward so people can use what they learn right away.
Background and approach
Sessions often include talking through immediate problems and trying small, manageable steps between meetings. Michelle emphasizes coping skills for anxiety and stress, ways to navigate grief, and tools to improve everyday parenting and relationship interactions. She works at a steady pace that fits each person's needs.
Over her career Michelle has seen many kinds of struggles and draws on that experience to offer clear suggestions and steady support. She encourages people to notice what helps and to adjust plans as they go. Taking the first step can be hard, and she aims to make that step feel understood and respected.
To begin, Michelle uses a matching process where people complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions that suit their timing. Therapy is offered in several online formats so people can choose what fits their life.
02Credentials
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00003000 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1205930906 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
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04Online support
Approaches and online options for practical care
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world changes. One common approach helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and stress by teaching short, repeatable strategies to reduce worry and improve daily functioning. Another approach focuses on grief and loss, offering step-by-step support to process emotions and rebuild routines after a major change.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to each person's concerns, discuss goals, and try methods that fit those needs and preferences. If something isn't working, adjustments are made together until the best fit is found.
Online therapy offers flexibility with several formats to choose from. Video calls provide face-to-face time for deeper conversations, while phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick coping reminders, and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michelle help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, and low self-esteem.
What is Michelle's approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, identifying strengths, and trying small, manageable steps to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Michelle?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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