Mishelle Lockerby

Mishelle Lockerby is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth, and she aims to meet people where they are when they reach out for help.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Mishelle crafts a plan that fits each person's needs and goals. She emphasizes compassion and sensitivity during sessions so people feel heard and understood.

Her work draws on methods that help people change thoughts and behaviors, process difficult memories, and build skills for coping in the moment. She also integrates brief solution-focused steps to move toward clear, practical goals. Sessions include opportunities to practice new skills between meetings.

With five years of professional experience, Mishelle has supported people facing a range of concerns, including panic attacks, postpartum depression, workplace stress, and multicultural or immigration-related challenges. She pays attention to how a person’s history and relationships shape current struggles.

People who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative process. Mishelle will adapt pace and techniques as needed and partner with clients to track progress. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to ask for help.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Mishelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR as part of her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new, more effective ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and workplace stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, helps people process disturbing memories by pairing focused attention with guided bilateral stimulation; it is commonly applied for trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Mishelle will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adjusts techniques as progress is made and checks in regularly to make sure the plan still matches needs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include fitting sessions around work or family demands, avoiding travel time, and using a format that suits your energy level that day. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments during busy weeks and to practice skills between sessions without changing your routine.