Michelle Northam, LCSW-S, CSAT Candidate, CCDG-C, IAT
Licensed clinical social worker Intensive Recovery Healing, McKinney, Texas
Therapist for betrayal trauma, sex addiction recovery, and intimacy anorexia. She offers Christian counseling for clients who want their faith to be part of their care.
At a glance
- License
- Licensed clinical social worker and supervisor (LCSW-S), Texas #109824.
- Where she sees clients
- Online for clients located in Texas, and in person at our McKinney office.
- Specialties
- Betrayal trauma; sex addiction recovery; intimacy anorexia; men's recovery groups; couples recovery work.
- Works with
- Betrayed partners, people in recovery from sex addiction or intimacy anorexia, wives in intimacy-deprived marriages, couples, and clients who want Christian counseling.
- Faith
- Christian counseling is available for clients who want it. It is never required.
- Fees
- Fees depend on the session. We go over your fee before you schedule. We are a private-pay practice. Payment and availability
About Michelle
I am part of the Intensive Recovery Healing and trauma teams. I specialize in working with partners of sex addicts, those dealing with compulsive sexual integrity issues, and intimacy anorexia. I offer traditional counseling services, online sessions, intensives, and groups for men struggling with sex addiction-intimacy anorexia, and their partners dealing with sex addiction-intimacy anorexia induced intimacy deprivation.
I am a follower of Jesus Christ, the wife of a veteran and a mother. As a Christian behavioral health therapist my aim is to provide clinically sound counseling and develop a relationship built on trust. Confidentiality and mutual respect and support each client's goals on their journey of healing.
Therapeutic Approach
Everyone has a story, and those stories are full of experiences of pain, hardship, and disappointment. These experiences are not what defines a person, we are so much more than our past and present.
Let's work together to move you from the pain, turmoil, hurt, and brokenness in your life toward a place of healing, joy, freedom, and hope.
I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help attain the personal and/or post-traumatic growth they are striving for and provide a nurturing, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where the full range of emotions can be explored all through a lens of integrity, curiosity, and compassion. Give me a call; we'll talk through where you are in your journey and see if I'm a good fit to collaborate with you.
Additionally, I have experience in working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues and providing services that span from assistance in navigating the healthcare process and providing support and resources for chronic and terminal illnesses, lifestyle behavior change, and self-regulation/stress-management training to grief counseling and beyond.
Credentials and training
A license allows her to practice. Certifications show specialized training in a type of problem or method. What the letters mean
License
What lets her practice.
- LCSW-S, TexasLicensed clinical social worker and supervisor, license #109824
Certifications
Specialized training, verified by the certifying body.
- IATIntimacy Anorexia Therapist
- SRTSexual Recovery Therapist
- CSAT candidateWorking toward Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
- CCDG-CClinical Disclosure Guide candidate
- CCPS candidateWorking toward Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (APSATS)
Questions about working with Michelle
Can I see Michelle online or in person?
Both. Michelle sees clients online for clients located in Texas, and in person at our McKinney office.
Do I have to want Christian counseling?
No. Christian counseling is available for clients who want it and is never required. If you would rather keep counseling separate from faith, that is fine. You decide.
Does Michelle work with couples?
Yes. She offers individual and couples therapy.
What groups does Michelle lead?
Wednesday evening groups online for betrayed partners, for wives in intimacy-deprived marriages, and for men in recovery from sex addiction and intimacy anorexia.
How do I start working with Michelle?
Request an introductory call below, and tell us whether you want faith to be part of counseling. Michelle will confirm where you are located, her availability, the format, and the cost before you decide.
Talk with us about working with Michelle
Tell us what is happening, and whether you want faith to be part of counseling. We will confirm where you are located, her availability, the format, and the cost before you decide.
This form is not monitored for emergencies. In a crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
Other providers
If her schedule is full or another provider fits better, our coordinator will suggest someone on our team.