About Us

Michelle L Starnes is an experienced and compassionate therapist with a Masters of Social Work (MSW) earned in 2014 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

With a diverse background, she has worked as both a social worker and therapist in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient care and now in private practice. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated strong leadership in managing and leading Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), helping individuals navigate complex challenges through structured and supportive treatment. Her current practice focuses on working with adults of all ages and stages of life, veterans, firefighters, and first responders, providing ongoing psychotherapy and specializing in trauma resolution using a brain-based healing approach. She is deeply committed to helping her clients heal and achieve lasting well-being.

Utilizing an eclectic style of traditional and nontraditional approaches, Michelle’s areas of focus and expertise include trauma, depression, anxiety, limiting beliefs, shame and guilt, grief, aging, anger, relationship issues, and stress.

Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys traveling, exploring new areas of learning, and cherishing quality time with her family and grandchildren. Her holistic approach to therapy reflects both her professional expertise and her personal values of compassion, growth, and connection.