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Michelle McBrayer
 

Michelle McBrayer

Michelle McBrayer

LCSW

Michelle has over 20 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors. Her clinical background includes work in community mental health and federally qualified health centers, where she has helped individuals navigate a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.

  • Preferred Pronoun: She/Her

  • Languages Spoken: English

  • Age Group: adolescents, adults, seniors

  • States Licensed: Indiana

    Locations Served

    Munster, Telehealth

    Specialties

    Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+ Issues, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Women’s Issues, Self-Esteem

    Degrees, Certifications, & Trainings

    Bachelor of Arts – Valparaiso University
    Master of Social Work (MSW) – Western Michigan University

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    Michelle treats adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.

    Michelle McBrayer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience helping clients navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. She has worked in both community mental health settings and federally qualified health centers, providing compassionate care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

    Michelle specializes in treating grief and loss, life transitions, LGBTQ+ concerns, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, women’s issues, and self-esteem challenges. She offers individual, couples, and family therapy and works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

    Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions. Michelle strives to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel supported as they explore concerns, discover solutions, and move toward their goals.

    Michelle takes a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing the important connection between mind and body. She also enjoys incorporating clients’ personal spiritual practices into treatment when they are meaningful to the healing process.

    I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can build on their strengths and create meaningful change.

    Solution-Focused Therapy

    focuses on finding solutions rather than discussing problems. The goal is to stay in the present moment to find immediate ways to reduce symptoms and minimize the impact the problem is having on your life.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    is a goal-oriented approach to therapy that focuses on a person’s pattern of thinking, responding and behavior that is contributing to their emotional distress. The goal of CBT is to change patterns of thinking behind people’s difficulties, and in turn, change the way they feel. CBT utilizes skills and techniques to be practiced outside of the session to help reduce symptoms and redirect distorted or negative thinking.

    Mindfulness-Based Therapy

    is a form of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that utilizes “anchoring” techniques - breathing and relaxation techniques, use of senses and focus on the body – to cultivate present-moment awareness and to redirect from anxiety and depressive thoughts. Mindfulness is also used to strengthen self-compassion and personal self-worth.
    Solution-Focused Therapy
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    Mindfulness-Based Therapy
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