Michal Collier , LPC

Michal (me-kel) Collier is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has provided counseling to individuals, couples, and families for 20 years. Her practice experience spans online work, roles within mental health agencies, and a private practice called One Affinity, which she started to expand access to quality mental health care. As a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, she brings professional training and a recognized counseling credential to her clinical work.

Throughout her career she has addressed a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, and stress related to work and caregiving. One Affinity was created to be a resource for people from diverse backgrounds, and the practice emphasizes tailored care that meets each person where they are. The group at One Affinity has experience working with youth, adults, families, and groups and integrates current, evidence-informed approaches to meet client needs.

Matter-of-fact and focused on individualized healing, Michal aims to support clients in building coping skills, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions. Prospective clients can learn more about her background, education, and services on the One Affinity website at www.oneaffinity.org.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Michal integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses - this approach can be helpful for clients dealing with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related distress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person to find their own path forward; this approach is well suited for those seeking a collaborative, person-focused process. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is included as a practical, skills-based option to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Michal works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors interventions over time so clients can experience approaches that feel effective and sustainable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and support is also available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life changes, and access care from home or another comfortable setting, while working with licensed professionals to address a wide range of concerns.