Michelle St. Raymond, LCSW
Michelle St. Raymond - Heart-centered LCSW
- Trauma recovery and relationships
- Mindfulness informed CBT
- Clinical supervision and guidance
About Michelle St. Raymond
Michelle St. Raymond is a heart-centered licensed clinical social worker who practices in Louisiana and brings a lifetime of Southern roots from the New Orleans and Covington area combined with broader cultural exposure from time spent living in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She emphasizes trauma recovery, family of origin work, and relationship growth, and she draws on Internal Family Systems as one of the modalities she integrates into her practice. Michelle holds the LCSW credential and is also identified in her background as a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor - a role that involves guiding and mentoring other clinicians.
Her clinical focus includes helping people navigate life transitions, manage anxiety, and find clearer self-expression. She incorporates natural healing approaches and mindfulness alongside evidence-informed techniques to support individuals and families during times of change. Michelle highlights how transitions - such as aging, job shifts, health concerns, and family re-creations - can leave the mind and body stuck, and she encourages the development of new skills and compassionate self-acceptance to move forward.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a key tool she uses to foster new ways of thinking when old patterns no longer serve. She also pays attention to inner body awareness to strengthen the mind-body connection and supports the nurturing of body, mind, and spirit as part of transformation. In collaboration with those she works with, Michelle co-creates goals grounded in the present moment and encourages action toward a new direction while positioning the individual as the leader and herself as a guide.
Her clinical focus includes helping people navigate life transitions, manage anxiety, and find clearer self-expression. She incorporates natural healing approaches and mindfulness alongside evidence-informed techniques to support individuals and families during times of change. Michelle highlights how transitions - such as aging, job shifts, health concerns, and family re-creations - can leave the mind and body stuck, and she encourages the development of new skills and compassionate self-acceptance to move forward.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a key tool she uses to foster new ways of thinking when old patterns no longer serve. She also pays attention to inner body awareness to strengthen the mind-body connection and supports the nurturing of body, mind, and spirit as part of transformation. In collaboration with those she works with, Michelle co-creates goals grounded in the present moment and encourages action toward a new direction while positioning the individual as the leader and herself as a guide.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult 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) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle St. Raymond have?
Michelle St. Raymond has 31 years of experience.
Is Michelle St. Raymond a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. License details: LA LCSW 3353.
In which languages does Michelle St. Raymond provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle St. Raymond located?
She is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Michelle St. Raymond as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle St. Raymond through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle St. Raymond work with international clients?
Michelle St. Raymond does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle St. Raymond 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.
Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Change
Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns into more constructive habits - an approach that is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns affect current connections, which can support work on intimacy, family dynamics, and relationship repair. Additionally, Client-Centered Therapy informs her stance of listening with empathy and meeting each person where they are so goals and pace reflect the individual's needs.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Michelle works collaboratively to determine the best fit based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods to tailor care, and Michelle adapts techniques to match what will be most helpful.
Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life. These options can increase accessibility and allow ongoing therapeutic work to continue across transitions and changing schedules.
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