Michelle Stambaugh, M.Ed.

Michelle Stambaugh holds a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling.  Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Michelle has dedicated her career to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life’s challenges, specializing in working with both adolescents and adults. Michelle is deeply committed to fostering personal growth, emotional healing, and well-being in all those she works with.
For more than 20 years, Michelle has served as a high school counselor, offering invaluable support to students as they manage the various stresses of adolescence. Whether helping young people cope with academic pressure, family dynamics, or social challenges, Michelle provides a safe and trusting space to explore feelings, concerns, and hopes for the future. In addition to working with young people, Michelle has experience providing counseling to adults, offering guidance to those navigating life transitions, career challenges, relationship issues, and personal distress.
As a counselor, Michelle is well-versed in a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet the diverse needs of clients. These include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Michelle is both compassionate and empathetic.  She understands that every individual is unique and she takes the time to listen actively, validating clients' experiences while providing the support needed to achieve personal growth. This warmth and understanding creates a therapeutic environment where clients should always feel heard, respected, and safe.