Dr. Michelle Dobson , LPC

Dr. Michelle Dobson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arkansas who brings more than ten years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling, which prepared her to provide clinical therapy, and a PhD in counselor education and supervision, reflecting advanced training in training and supervising other counselors. In addition, she is a Registered Play Therapist, a credential that indicates specialized training in using play as a therapeutic tool across age groups.

Over the past decade she has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and many other life stressors. She also has experience working with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, attention-deficit challenges, and issues like compassion fatigue and caregiver stress. Her practice emphasizes communication and relationship-building as central tools for resolving conflict and improving family dynamics.

Dr. Dobson values understanding how past experiences shape present patterns while keeping the therapeutic focus on setting and achieving future goals. She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, helping clients and family members identify and build on their existing resources so they can move toward meaningful change together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Dobson draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships and attachment patterns influence current feelings and behaviors - this approach is helpful for people working through abandonment, intimacy-related issues, and relationship challenges. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients guide the pace and focus of work and build self-awareness and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool in her practice; CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Dr. Dobson works with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, making it possible to meet by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for consistent support around work, family, and daily life commitments and help clients engage in therapy in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the treatment plan.