Michele Dial, M.Ed., LPC-S
Michele Dial, M.Ed., LPC-S
Senior Lead Clinical & Supervising Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Specializes in EMDR, Intensives, Anxiety, Attachment, & Mind/Body/Spirit Therapy for Adults
Senior Lead HFC Clinical Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
EMDR Trained
No matter what you’re going through or where you are in your life right now, I want to assure you that you’re not broken or inadequate. You are worthy. You are enough.
You are a human being with a lifetime of collected experiences that created and reinforced certain beliefs and reactive behaviors designed to protect the most tender parts of you. While those beliefs and behaviors have helped you cope in the past, they may be getting in the way of your ability to feel satisfied or at ease, and maintain grounded, connected relationships with friends, family, romantic partners, and yourself.
What happened to you is not your fault, nor are the lasting effects you may be experiencing. The good news is you have the power to heal and free yourself from reactions that feel automatic and beyond your control. I’ll help you find that power.
Attachment & Emotionally Focused Therapy
I believe our earliest relationships and our innate drive for secure connection with others shape how we see ourselves and interact with the world. Together, we’ll explore your underlying emotions and your early attachment figures to gain a deeper, more tangible understanding of what drives you and influences your sense of safety and connection with others. As you become more attuned and connected to yourself, we’ll identify your unhealthy patterns of dealing with emotional distress (like withdrawal, escapism, eruptions, people pleasing, dismissing your own needs, etc), and help you develop more satisfying and compassionate ways of approaching life and love.
EMDR
If you’re feeling stuck or exhausted from debilitating anxiety, perfectionism, high performance drive, burnout, imposter syndrome, panic attacks, phobias, inability to feel settled within, or relationship challenges, EMDR can help. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful tool that helps identify and reprocess negative beliefs and emotionally charged reactions that sometimes develop from trauma, impactful events, prolonged distress, and attachment wounds. EMDR uses guided eye movements, taps, or buzzers to activate the brain’s natural healing ability and reprocess memories of past experiences linked to those beliefs. The result is often a reduced sense of threat, emotional intensity, and reactivity.
Therapy Intensives
Therapy intensives are extended sessions that last about 2-4 hours and vary in frequency. They offer the opportunity to maintain the rhythm of a therapy session so you can go deeper and move through more material in a condensed session. Most forms of therapy can be adapted to an extended session, including EMDR. These sessions can be conducted in person or virtually, from the comfort of your own space. If a typical 50-minute appointment feels too short, or your busy calendar makes weekly or bi-weekly sessions challenging, you may find the depth and efficiency of therapy intensives to be a suitable alternative for you.
Whole-Body Therapy
I believe in the mind / body / soul connection, so I strive to engage your thoughts, body sensations, emotions, and values in your healing process. When fitting, I offer options for movement and expressive arts in our therapy sessions for a multi-sensory experience. Walk-and-talk therapy (integrating nature and movement), stretching, breathwork, writing, drawing, coloring, and music help develop attunement to our body’s natural messages, activate different areas of the brain, and create a path for emotions to move through our bodies, rather than being stuck.
Working Together
Personal growth and healing is a journey, not a destination. Let’s sort out your challenges by exploring your unique experiences and tapping into your innate strengths and values. My goal is to empower you to develop self-awareness and self-compassion, heal from past hurts, and see yourself differently.
I value diversity, equity, and equality across our shared human experience, the thread that binds us all together. I want you to feel as comfortable and safe as if you’re talking to your closest friend while receiving a healthy dose of professional objectivity, insight, perspective, and support. Let’s talk and see if I'm that person for you.
A Little About Me
When I’m not in the therapy room, I love connecting with close friends and family, recharging at the beach, traveling the world, or playing a friendly game of tennis. Yoga and kickboxing are two of my favorite stress relievers, and I love a good live performance – theater, comedy, music, you name it! My family and our goofy pups keep me grounded and remind me of the joy to be found in each day.
Education & Credentials
Michele Dial, M.Ed. LPC-S, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from the University of Houston. She is trained in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy, and has several years of experience in both models. Michele has counseled individuals and couples grappling with various forms of anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, life transitions, and substance abuse, as well as profound grief and trauma.
Michele Dial, M.Ed., LPC-S
LPC License # 75397
$210 Individual Counseling Appointment
