Michelle Ross, LPC

Michelle Ross is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ+-related concerns, bringing a practical, strengths-based approach to treatment.

Her academic path began with a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature from the University of Oregon, followed by four years of service in the U.S. Navy as a Machinist Mate, where she advanced to Petty Officer 3rd Class. After military service she earned a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Idaho and completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Michelle specializes in evidence-based therapies, with particular emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She integrates different modalities as needed to address difficulties such as body image concerns, life transitions, suicidality, and other mood or trauma-related issues, and has primarily worked with teens and adults. As an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, she centers client strengths and supports each individual in defining and pursuing a more fulfilling life.