Michelle Chabot, LPC

Approaches that guide online parenting and family work

Michelle uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts, setting clear goals, and reshaping personal stories. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help identify patterns of thinking that contribute to stress or conflict and teach practical skills to try at home. Solution-focused methods concentrate on small, achievable steps and what’s working now to build momentum toward family or parenting goals. Narrative-oriented work looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and supports writing a new, more helpful version. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, priorities, and daily constraints, then suggest methods that fit your situation. Over a few sessions, goals and approaches are adjusted together so the work stays relevant to your needs and values. Online therapy offers several practical benefits for busy parents and people managing life changes. Video calls provide face-to-face connection when schedules or distance make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions, get brief coaching, or send updates without waiting for the next appointment. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, and family routines while still working toward meaningful change.