

Michelle DeBellis, MA, LPCC-S
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor
Hello! I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of Ohio. I have had the privilege to work with clients and their families in a variety of settings. My experience includes work with folks experiencing domestic violence, adolescence, college students, body-positive community, members of the LGBTQ+ community, artists/ designers, and folks experiencing traumatic grief. I work with clients who have experienced various forms of trauma including childhood trauma, medical trauma, relationship trauma, spiritual trauma, complicated grief, trauma from the impact of diet-culture, and those experiencing systemic and cultural forms of trauma.
I believe the role of therapy to be a mutually created space of trust and unconditional positive regard. In this space, the client has the opportunity to explore their experiences and connect with all parts of themselves. I have an integrated approach that at its core is based in Person-Centered Therapy and includes elements of Expressive Arts Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, and DBT. I trust that the client is the expert on themselves. I am deeply grateful to be a witness to my client's process of growth and healing.
It is my honor to create spaces for connection, healing, processing and growth. I believe that a therapeutic relationship between the client and the counselor is the foundation of therapy. It is my aim to engage with my clients in a way that turns them towards themselves to develop a trusting and empowered sense of self.

License:
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) licensed through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
Ohio License #E.1800501-SUPV
Areas of Practice:
I am a generalist practitioner and I enjoy working with a variety of clients. I have specific training and experience working with the following areas of practice:
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Complex Trauma
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Single Incident Trauma
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Dissociative Disorders
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Grief
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Anxiety & Depression
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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LGBT Affirmative Therapy Informed Care
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Informed Care
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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) - Level 1 trained