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Michelle Trupiano, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Michelle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Michelle. View 49 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

I've been working with Michelle for a few years now. I really appreciate her depth of knowledge in the areas I'm working. I feel seen and heard, and validated. It is so great to be able to message as much as I need to. She has been a great support to me and I really value having her guidance in my life.

Reviewed August 2024

Michelle has been a constant for me in the last four years. She has seen me through some very sad periods, as well as a lot of personal change for me. I rely on her expertise and advice. Michelle is free of judgment and is always open in our discussions. I feel like I have grown in my time talking with Michelle.

Reviewed March 2024

More about Michelle

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist in Michigan. I graduated from Wayne State University in 2015 and have worked in numerous environments including community clinics, nursing homes, and an inpatient hospital. I have experience working with adults and adolescents in both individual and group settings. Specific areas of experience include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress management, and self-esteem.

I believe strongly that the most important aspect of successful therapy is a positive therapeutic relationship. I strive to understand each of my client's values, interests, and perspectives. My main goal is to be a compassionate source of encouragement and support. I recognize that each person is unique and has their own preferences and needs during counseling. For this reason, I seek and value input from clients regarding what they feel works or doesn't for them.

My treatment approach is often a combination of person-centered, strength-based, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. However, I work from a mix of different theories, depending on the needs of the individual. Goals are an important part of any therapy process, and I understand a client's goals may change as we work together. I constantly encourage my clients to examine their progress and take pride in their strengths and accomplishments.

I believe that we often have the answers to our struggles and concerns within ourselves, and simply may need guidance with finding them. My goal is to help my clients navigate through uncertain or difficult times and develop a better understanding of themselves. It takes courage and motivation to seek help, and I am honored to assist and support others in their journeys.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Sleeping disorders Anger management Compassion fatigue

Licenses

Michelle Trupiano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427525757.

  • LPC · Michigan · 6401015088 · Expires November 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Michelle Trupiano

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

49 reviews

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I've been working with Michelle for a few years now. I really appreciate her depth of knowledge in the areas I'm working. I feel seen and heard, and validated. It is so great to be able to message as much as I need to. She has been a great support to me and I really value having her guidance in my life.

Reviewed August 2024

Michelle has been a constant for me in the last four years. She has seen me through some very sad periods, as well as a lot of personal change for me. I rely on her expertise and advice. Michelle is free of judgment and is always open in our discussions. I feel like I have grown in my time talking with Michelle.

Reviewed March 2024

I love Michelle. She's great.

Reviewed March 2024

I recommend better help frequently and, if asked, I mention how good Michelle is specifically. I really love this platform. I love the convenience and I love how I can come back and re-read messages from my counselor and reprocess them mentally as needed. More "traditional" forms of therapy don't provide that.

Reviewed September 2023

I've been working on myself with Michelle for a few years now, and it's been one of the most transformative and impactful decisions of my life. She helped me navigate exiting from an abusive relationship as well as guiding me through the fallout from it. She has helped me identify my own beliefs, personal priorities, and triggers in a changing world with a ton of life changes as well (graduating college, starting a career, pivoting, starting new relationships and friendships). The questions she and I work through allow me to grow as a person and understand myself better in the various environments I am in. She's the best and I have recommended Betterhelp to a ton of friends as a result of her hard work.

Reviewed June 2023

Michelle is a great therapist. I've been working with her for over a year and am very grateful for the consistent support. I feel seen and understood and supported unconditionally.

Reviewed June 2023

Lovely lady very receptive and a great listener

Reviewed May 2023

Michelle is great. I've been working with her for years.

Reviewed April 2023

Michelle is timely in her responses. She considers all of what I have presented her. She is friendly and non-judgemental.

Reviewed February 2023

I have worked with Michelle for about a year and I am very grateful for her help and support through life's twists and turns. She offers a reliable and safe space for me to process through my challenges. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

Great service. Thank you

Reviewed November 2022

Michelle has been a crucial piece of my support system for quite some time, and my life is much better as a result! She has been incredibly helpful in my experience unpacking a toxic relationship and has always reminded me of my personal progress and self worth.

Reviewed September 2022

Michelle responds quickly through messaging, which is great because everything feels so immediate. She is friendly, and personable. Michelle is non-judgemental, thoughtful, and explores my issues in a kind and thorough manner.

Reviewed August 2022

I've recommended Michelle and Better Help to friends already. The way she talks to me really helps me find my own best solutions and builds my confidence to implement them. She's empowering.

Reviewed July 2022

She is supportive, understanding, and does her best to guide her clients. I really enjoy therapy with her.

Reviewed June 2022

I was feeling depressed and Michelle listened to me and provide me with the tools to help me get out of my depression. She is extremely helpful and very easy to talk to

Reviewed May 2022

Michelle T is the best active listener I've come across, together we're making great progress finding out what makes me tick in a short amount of time! Highly recommend!

Reviewed May 2022

Thanks Michelle. I really appreciate your support and very kind heart. These sessions are helping me a lot.

Reviewed April 2022

Michelle has the ability to make me feel open to discussing my concerns. She has suggested techniques for dealing with insomnia & dwelling on the issues that concern me. She suggested "dumping" my feelings out before going to bed. This has been a tool that

Reviewed March 2022

Michelle is a lovely therapist. I feel that she is great at creating the space of safety to talk but just listening, and she makes me feel like I am human. From this, I can try listen to other people too. I really like her

Reviewed March 2022

Michelle is bomb-diggity. She builds me up when I need it and helps me discover things I need in my own way.

Reviewed March 2022

Michelle has a very calming presence. I feel comfortable with her even after a couple sessions. She responds quickly and is very supportive. I would definitely recommend Michelle as a therapist.

Reviewed December 2021

Michelle is amazing, she is like no other therapist I’ve had and she really finds ways to connect. She is easy to talk to and open up about life’s struggles. She just knows what to say when I’m stressed

Reviewed September 2021

Michelle is great

Reviewed September 2021

Michelle is great.

Reviewed May 2021

Michelle is amazing! I've only been speaking with her a short while and I already feel comfortable working with her. Michelle really listens to my concerns and i feel like I can talk to her about anything.

Reviewed April 2021

I had so many bad experiences with therapists that I was hesitant to go back to therapy in a time of my life when I needed it most but Michelle was so patient and asked the right questions to get to the heart of the obstacles I was previously tripping over. She is so understanding and easy to talk to about the most difficult topics and I always feel like a weight is being lifted off of me after our phone sessions.

Reviewed March 2021

So far, Michelle has been fantastic, reliable and very insightful. I feel that I have already made great progress in working through my issues and look forward to continue on this journey with her. Professional, knowledgable, caring and understanding... what more could I ask for?!

Reviewed March 2021

I have been working with Michelle for a year now and she is amazing. She is there for me when I need her and doesn’t make me feel overwhelmed in my emotions. Processing everything is easier with someone so gentle. Michelle is the best!!!

Reviewed February 2021

From only a few weeks of knowing her, Michelle has clearly expressed how devoted and willing she is to helping me out. She is thoughtful and knowledgeable and knows exactly what to say to help me feel better. She has provided me with so many tools and worksheets, and has offered me wonderful advice. I feel comfortable and safe when speaking to her. I appreciate her a lot!

Reviewed February 2021

Michelle has done an amazing job leading me out of the low I had over months. She not only always has an open ear and advice but understands, respects and cares for her clients! I could message her any time and she would respond to me within hours offering calming words, advice or even a spontanious session to address the current difficulty. And even if I am okay, she checks in to make sure I am! I am so grateful for Michelles support. She gave me the tools and perspectives that I needed and pushed me back on the right track! Michelle you are amazing! Thanks a lot for everything you do for your clients!

Reviewed February 2021

Michelle has helped me through a tough relationship! Having her to talk to has been a great resource for me.

Reviewed February 2021

Michelle has been very helpful to talk to. She sends me resources after each of our discussions that have been very helpful to me in between our sessions. I feel like I am starting to get concrete steps I can take to better my life and it wouldn't be possible without her.

Reviewed January 2021

Michelle has been patient and understanding about the situation I've talked with her about. It was very helpful for me to finally seek help and I'm glad that she was there when I did. Thank you Michelle and the BetterHelp team for all the hardwork you do.

Reviewed December 2020

Michelle has already began to help so much in the little time we’ve had. I was extremely nervous to begin this process and it’s been more wasteful than I could imagine. Michelle has made everything light, focused, and motivational.

Reviewed November 2020

Michelle is very lovely and her words are comforting. I can see she has a lot of experience with mental health and she definitely know what she’s doing and what she’s talking about. I haven’t been speaking to Michelle for that long yet, however in the short time I feel more comfortable and more safe speaking with Michelle than I have with other mental health professionals.

Reviewed November 2020

Michelle is great. She checks in when I haven't written for awhile which makes me feel like she cares. She has a range of techniques and strategies and she strikes the right balance between being understanding without being enabling.

Reviewed September 2020

During my short time with Michelle, I think I've come to understand and additionally discover myself more with her help. She definitely supports and respects my opinions, which I really appreciate. She is also a great listener. I hope that I can continue to improve myself with the aid of her guidance.

Reviewed September 2020

Michelle has been a great help to me in the few sessions I've had with her. She has offered many different techniques to use for focus and stress release. She is easy to speak to and genuinely understanding. I would definitely recommend her.

Reviewed August 2020

Understanding and compassionate, Michelle has a lovely kind way of dealing with my problems. I am very happy with the progress that we have made together and am eager to have sessions with Michelle again.

Reviewed June 2020

Very friendly, awesome advice and makes me feel very calm and clear headed after speaking.

Reviewed May 2020

She always responds in a timely manner, and has obviously taken the time to listen to my responses. So far she has come across as very professional and competent.

Reviewed May 2020

Love the counseling I receive from Michelle!

Reviewed April 2020

While my time with Michelle has been short, she has created a professional relationship that is both promising and safe. As someone who has had trouble finding a therapist to suit my needs, this is huge. I'm excited to see what kind of progress can be made with my mental health.

Reviewed April 2020

I am so impressed with Michelle's prompt responses. She acknowledges the things I bring up and helps me work through them, and if we need to circle back, she's happy to do that as well.

Reviewed March 2020

I think Michelle is of great support and sensitive to see the core of the problem. Her being so responsive during the day, felt like talking to a positive journal.

Reviewed March 2020

Michelle is fantastic! She is helping me so much. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2020

She is amazing. She makes the conversation flow so easily and I opened up to her immediately. She takes in everything I say and we go from there.

Reviewed February 2020

Michelle has given me faith in the counseling. She's helped me understand things about myself that I haven't been able to understand for 30 years. I've recommended BetterHelp to my sister and friends because of her. I've had other counsellors before who were really generic in their approach (deep breaths! try journaling!) but Michelle's approach is specifically tailored towards helping me address my specific issues. I feel like she really understands me. I am very grateful to have found her and only wish I would have done so sooner.

Reviewed February 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Michelle Trupiano offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Michelle Trupiano works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Michelle Trupiano speak?

Michelle Trupiano speaks English.

How many years of experience does Michelle Trupiano have?

Michelle Trupiano has 6 years of experience.

Where is Michelle Trupiano licensed to practice?

Michelle Trupiano is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Michelle Trupiano accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Michelle Trupiano accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Michelle Trupiano?

Michelle Trupiano can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Michelle Trupiano?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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