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Counselor

Michele McConkie Erekson, LCMHC

Years ago, after raising five children, I decided to return to school and continue my studies in English Literature. My two grown daughters (both mental health clinicians) suggested that I forego English and pursue a graduate degree in counseling instead. I had never considered this profession. After 20 years in the field, I am so grateful I did! Coming to counseling later in life has empowered me to combine theoretical knowledge with my practical lived experience. As a 74-year-old clinician, there isn't much I haven't seen, heard, or experienced. This perspective helps me connect with my clients, whatever their age. My mother always told me that life wasn't meant to be easy--and it isn't. I respect and admire my clients. It takes courage to look at yourself and the things in your life that aren’t working. Changing those things takes strength and tenacity, and you don't have to do it alone.

 

Specialities

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Relationships

  • Grief and Loss

Issues

  • Faith crises

  • Family of origin problems

  • Parenting concerns

  • Perfectionism

  • Pornography

  • Relationship problems

  • Self-worth

  • Sexuality and Sexual identity

  • Spiritual and religious identity

  • Stress

 

Therapeutic Services

  • individual therapy

  • Audio/video therapy sessions via secure clinical platform.

  • Studies have shown that In-home remote sessions can be as effective as in-person sessions for many clients.

 

Group PRESENTATIONS

  • “Two People Can’t Cry at the Same Time and I Was Crying First!”: Helping Children Navigate Through Loss

  • The Lights Along the Shore: Helping People with Emotional Concerns

  • Out of the Nest: Preparing Our Children to Leave Home

  • Strengthening Relationships

 

Testimonials

“I’ve told my parents and my boyfriend about how great Michele has made me feel. I think anyone that gets a chance to talk to Michele would not be disappointed. . . . I feel like I have someone standing in my corner, someone on my side cheering me on, that I can do this. . . and things will get better, that I will get better.”
— JG
“When I entered an Addiction Recovery Program I also sought counseling from Michele Erekson. Michele helped me move from multi-decade addict, into recovery, through recovery, and into life as a changed person. Without the effective counseling provided by Michele, I’m certain my recovery would have been short and subsequently my marriage lost. I highly recommend her to anyone dealing with pornography addiction.”
— SS
“We highly recommend Michele Erekson. She respected and understood our faith. She brought proven research to help us to see things clearly and promote healing. Michele extended compassion, gave . . . specific, practical tools [to] take home and implement and most importantly calmed fears and provided hope and confidence . . . . Her gift is in conveying that each setback can be turned into an opportunity for meaningful conversations and working on methods that lead to growth and progress. ”
— T & S