She’s helped me get my life back
Michelle Tarbell, LMFT
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 33 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
Recent reviews
Wonderful and kind. Great to talk things out with!
More about Michelle
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and have been licensed with the state of Texas for over 15 years. I have had my own Private Practice for the past 14 years. My entire career has been focused on working with individuals and families as they work through significant life changes and challenges. My approach to therapy tends to be Client-Centered. This means you will play a very active part in directing the sessions and we will work together to set goals. Although I have extensive experience in working with children, teens and families, I feel working individually with adults and teens may be the best use of my skills on this platform.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
Licenses
Michelle Tarbell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003990375.
- LMFT · Texas · 5125 · Expires November 2025
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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Michelle Tarbell
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She’s helped me get my life back
Wonderful and kind. Great to talk things out with!
Michelle is kind and relatable. She’s great at offering new ways of thinking about things which generally helps change my mind or view thereby improving my outlook in general. Highly recommend!
Michelle has been with me for a long time, almost 2 combined years. Even when I had to take a brief hiatus from therapy for financial reasons, she let me know that I could always come back, and I did after about a year. She has been supportive through some significant highs and lows. She often helps me articulate exactly how I feel about something, even when it’s difficult, and always knows exactly what to say. I’m so grateful for her and I always look forward to our weekly sessions.
She is the best therapist I have ever had. She has a calm way about her that makes me feel safe and supported.
With Michelle’s help, I have been able to learn more about myself and grow so much. I feel like I’m finally finding my authentic self and a healthy mental space.
Michelle is great, patient, and helpful. I have had bad experience with therapist before but Michelle really listens and helps me out of every situation I am in. She is also very professional and can perfectly summarize my thoughts after I laid out all my confused and messy thoughts on the table.
Very supportive and good listener. Made a huge difference to my well-being.
Amazing and kind and good listener
It was amazing to see my perspective change over time. Michelle managed to coach me into a better mindset and see things from a new perspective. I will always remember the “Well” analogy!
Helped me get through grieving from my moms passing and also helped me to get out of a toxic relationship. Michelle helped me talk through some tough stuff and I would definitely come back in the future if needed.
Michelle Tarbell is always so kind and caring she listens to my problems and always has the best ways to make me smile when I’m having a bad day 10/10 recommend she hasn’t abandoned me and has restored my trust in therapy
Michelle helped me to work through a difficult situation with a family member. Thanks for your help Michelle!
I love Michelle
She is what I have been looking for.
Michelle listens without judgment, has positive and relatable feedback, and is easy to talk with. I trust few people, and she is one of them.
Michelle has my best interests in mind.
Michelle has helped me so much. I have tried working with a few therapists prior to her. There is no one else like Michelle. She listen to you and offers good supportive advice. I appreciate her so much!!!
Professional and caring while helping with me with my needs.
I was very anxious starting out counselling as I've never done counselling before. But Michelle has been amazing and super helpful! She is an amazing listener and helps me to look at things in a different perspective. She is caring whilst still being straight forward and not sugar coating things which I appreciate. She has provided me a lot of wise advices that has given me clarity on very hard days and I am grateful for it. She helps me to recognise my own patterns and behaviours that I don't normally see and helps me to be more self aware. Highly recommended! :) thank you for everything Michelle!
Michelle is kind and listens with genuine compassion.
I have never been to therapy in my life, and minutes before my first session I was very nervous. I had a good feeling about Michelle Tarbell after reading the reviews and her bio, and I can now tell you that she would be the first person I recommend. She is very respectful about anything you tell her, she can help you come up with amazing strategies for whatever plans you have, and she has a lot of wisdom to share. It can be scary trying therapy for the first time, but it takes a good counselor to help you realize it's not so bad. Thank you Michelle!
The past one month of counselling with Michelle has been nothing but great. She is a friendly and approachable person and a great listener too. This is my first time being so open to someone after bottling up my emotions for the past years. Though we live in completely different continents, we have managed to work out a timing. Talking with Michelle has given me a push to get a referral to a psychiatrist and get medications that I may need. I will be stopping my betterhelp sessions with Michelle when since I’m seeing my psychiatrist and psychologist soon.
Michelle is a wonderful and kind soul who has been the first therapist out of a life time of seeing different doctors and taking so much medication - she is the first therapist where I can say has helped me make progress. I have a long way to go, but I’m grateful Michelle will be the one to guide me.
She's great and she listens well. Her approach to everything is very careful, she is so sweet and caring. Couldn't ask for a better person to talk to
Michelle has been instrumental in my healing after separating from my ex-partner. She has been a great listener, attentive, non-judgemental, kind and compassionate. She knows what I need for my own healing, and she has been supportive and sensible. I would recommend her to anyone! =)
Michelle is awesome!!
I had my first session with Michelle today, and therapy was something I’ve been dreading to try again but I am so incredibly grateful that I decided to try again because she was so warm, kind, and gave me a safe space to talk. My anxiety levels right now are lower than they have been for the past week, and I feel better than I did before the session. I am so grateful to have found this app, and Michelle. I look forward to healing.
My sessions with Michelle have been really useful. From the outset Michelle was friendly, supportive and understanding. I felt safe to share, and Michelle encouraged me to consider a variety of ways to help; enabling me to start to process some of the things that I needed to. Thank you Michelle!
Michelle has been extremely helpful. She makes it easy for me to get things off my chest. She never makes me feel like i’m crazy after sharing what I’m going through or went through. When I’m having a bad day she can turn it into a good day. She listens well and gives honest feedback. I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone who has a lot on their mind.
I was really happy with my therapy session experiences with Michelle. It was actually my first time doing therapy and I live across the world from her and it perfectly worked! She has made me realize and think about stuff in a way that I have never did. She listened to me and supported me so much.
I've only had a few sessions with Michelle, but Michelle has already made me feel at ease. She asks really thoughtful questions that get you talking and thinking and reflecting. I couldn't ask for a better provider!
Great counseling, felt comfortable talking to her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Michelle Tarbell offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Michelle Tarbell 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 Tarbell speak?
Michelle Tarbell speaks English.
How many years of experience does Michelle Tarbell have?
Michelle Tarbell has 17 years of experience.
Where is Michelle Tarbell licensed to practice?
Michelle Tarbell is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Michelle Tarbell accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Michelle Tarbell 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."
What treatment approaches does Michelle Tarbell offer?
Michelle Tarbell offers clients Client-Centered Therapy.
How can I communicate with Michelle Tarbell?
Michelle Tarbell 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 Tarbell?
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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.