Michelle Newton, LMHC
Warm, practical support for individuals, couples, and families
- Trauma informed care
- ADHD and autism support
- Relationships and parenting help
About Michelle Newton
Michelle Newton, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 18 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through challenging seasons of life. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and ADHD, and she also brings focused experience with autism spectrum-related needs and PTSD. Her style is down-to-earth and warm, offering a welcoming space where clients can show up as they are and begin taking practical steps toward change.
Michelle holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MA, MFT), a graduate degree focused on understanding relationships, family systems, and the ways patterns develop over time. She also carries specialized training and certifications that support her work with children, caregivers, and complex clinical concerns, including Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), and ADHD Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP). Her additional certifications include Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), Prepare and Enrich facilitation for couples and premarital work, Crisis Intervention (CCIS), Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment, and Certified Telemental Health Practitioner (CTHP).
Because therapy is not one-size-fits-all, Michelle draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches to help clients build skills, strengthen communication, and navigate life transitions such as divorce and separation, blended family dynamics, codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, chronic pain or disability-related stress, and aging and caregiver pressures. Her aim is to help clients feel heard and supported while developing tools they can use in everyday life to move toward a healthier, more meaningful direction.
Michelle holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MA, MFT), a graduate degree focused on understanding relationships, family systems, and the ways patterns develop over time. She also carries specialized training and certifications that support her work with children, caregivers, and complex clinical concerns, including Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), and ADHD Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP). Her additional certifications include Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), Prepare and Enrich facilitation for couples and premarital work, Crisis Intervention (CCIS), Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment, and Certified Telemental Health Practitioner (CTHP).
Because therapy is not one-size-fits-all, Michelle draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches to help clients build skills, strengthen communication, and navigate life transitions such as divorce and separation, blended family dynamics, codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, chronic pain or disability-related stress, and aging and caregiver pressures. Her aim is to help clients feel heard and supported while developing tools they can use in everyday life to move toward a healthier, more meaningful direction.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Newton have?
Michelle Newton has 18 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Michelle Newton a licensed therapist?
Yes. Michelle Newton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington. License: WA LMHC LH60507972.
In which languages does Michelle Newton provide therapy?
Michelle Newton provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Newton located?
Michelle Newton is located in Washington.
How can I work with Michelle Newton as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Newton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Michelle Newton work with international clients?
No. Michelle Newton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Newton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical online therapy with evidence-informed approaches
Michelle Newton integrates structured, skills-based methods with a warm, client-centered stance to support concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma-related experiences, parenting stress, and attention difficulties.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. In online sessions, CBT can help clients identify unhelpful patterns and practice new coping strategies for day-to-day stressors, anxiety, and relationship tension.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes building psychological flexibility - learning to make room for difficult thoughts and emotions while taking steps toward what matters most. ACT can be especially useful when clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles of worry or avoidance.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationships shape connection, trust, and communication. This approach can be helpful for couples, families, and individuals who want to strengthen bonds, work through abandonment concerns, or shift long-standing relational patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that feel realistic and supportive for their life.
Online therapy also adds flexibility. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and use live chat or text-based messaging to stay connected between scheduled sessions when that format is a better fit.