Qualifications

Michelle earned her Doctorate in School Psychology from Indiana State University. She obtained a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor's degree in behaviorally based Psychology from Western Michigan University. She worked as a school psychologist for 16 years with previous work in a community mental health center.  

Presently, Michelle teaches psychology classes for a local college and provides life coaching and behavioral consulting to parents and teens. She helps clients use positive approaches that will enhance their family and personal lives. She has taken life coaching courses through the Institute of Life Coach Training and Positive Acorn LLC. She attends coaching and psychology workshops and studies positivity, mindfulness, and behavioral change. 

Michelle's past experience included working with children and adults with mental health issues, special education needs, and head injuries. In her professional role she has supported parents, children, teachers, and psychologists facing social, emotional, academic, professional, and life challenges. 

Currently her professional focus is positive parenting strategies, personal growth, and developing healthy family relationships.  In her work with teens she strives to enhance their social, emotional, and academic development.

Michelle is certified as a Positive Psychology Coach and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.