Michele Dial, M.Ed., LPC
Lead HFC Clinical Therapist
EMDR Certified, Adult, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma Specialist
Lead HFC Clinical Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
EMDR Certified
You are stronger than you may think. Everything you need to get unstuck and heal is already inside of you. Not so sure about that? I will meet you right where you are with compassion and a fresh perspective, and challenge you to expand your awareness and ability. Living your fullest life takes hard work; especially when you realize there's more to it than being carefree and independent. I want to help you work through your life struggles like relationships, spirituality, career satisfaction, and the general uneasiness that inevitably surfaces when we start wondering about the direction our life is taking and how we can maximize our potential in the world.
I believe our emotional gut guides our perception and behaviors, a belief largely underpinned by extensive Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) training. I’ll help you access those underlying emotions and gain a deeper, more tangible understanding of what drives you. As you get more in tune with your emotional experiences, I’ll help you spot and deconstruct unhealthy patterns of responding to them (such as withdrawal, escapism, eruptions, etc.) and develop new, more satisfying ways of approaching life, love, and livelihood.
I am also certified in EMDR, a unique form of therapy designed to help us heal from distressing and sometimes traumatic life experiences. Our brains have a natural ability to recover from distress. But sometimes, this recovery process is short-circuited when an experience is so upsetting that it is held in your body and memory in its original form with all the sights, sounds, smells, sensations, emotions, and beliefs that were present at the time of the incident. EMDR works by jumpstarting that natural healing ability in our brains through eye movements or taps to dislodge and re-process a painful experience.
There is no cure-all for healing wounds, catching curveballs, and breaking through stuck spots on this journey of life. Let’s sort out what troubles you in healthy ways by exploring your individual experience and uncovering your unique strengths. My goal is to empower you to find your best path through this life as you heal from past hurts and search for meaning, purpose, and direction.
I want you to feel as comfortable and safe as if you’re talking to your closest confidant while receiving a healthy dose of professional objectivity, insight, perspective, and support. Call me for a free phone consultation to see if I'm that person for you.
When I’m not in session, I recharge at the beach as often as possible. I also love traveling all over the world, playing tennis, riding bikes, practicing yoga, and exploring Houston’s awesome restaurant scene. My husband, our kids, and our goofy pup, Piper, keep me light-hearted and playful and remind me to laugh and find joy every single day.
Michele Dial, M.Ed. LPC, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from the University of Houston. Michele has significant experience counseling individuals and couples in private practice and agency settings. She has counseled individuals battling severe anxiety, depression, life transitions, and substance abuse disorders, as well as profound grief and trauma.
Michele Dial, M.Ed., LPC
LPC License # 75397
$210 Individual Counseling Appointment
