Michelle Willard, MA, LPC

My core assumption is that each of us has the innate capacity to do all of the following: feel happy; form close and satisfying relationships with others; manage situations effectively; and make good decisions. However, sometimes that innate capacity gets blocked. That is when we run into emotional or behavioral problems. It is my job to help you understand what is blocking your own innate capacity. The process of understanding the block is what dissolves it. The work I do with people is not necessarily to teach them new ways of managing their world (although I do that sort of coaching when appropriate); instead, I help remove whatever obstacles are blocking their own innate capacity to manage their world.

I treat all clients with empathy, understanding, and compassion regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political beliefs.