Our mission is to guide people to heal and find their authentic selves via an exceptional therapeutic process and experience.

“It is my honor to have helped hundreds of people in their journey of healing and recovery. This my calling, not just my career.”

Michelle Holleman is a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist (CSAT) and licensed psychotherapist in North Carolina. She is the founder and Clinical Director of Life Healing Counseling, located in Charlotte, NC. As a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) and trauma specialist trained in EMDR, Michelle uses a trauma-focused, person-centered approach to therapy. She is multiculturally trained, LGBT- affirming, CNM/kink- affirming, and social-justice-informed. Michelle identifies as an eclectic psychotherapist drawing from her training in Internal Family Systems (IFS,) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT,) experiential therapy, and an attachment-based focus.

Michelle is a Masters-level clinician and graduated, with Distinction, from College of Charleston and Capella University. She worked for Dr. Robert Weiss at Seeking Integrity in Los Angeles, CA, and completed focused training with Dr. Kenneth Adams, who lists her as a Preferred Provider.

Michelle is a member of multiple professional organizations including the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors (IAAOC), American Counseling Association (ACA), and Charlotte Transhealthcare Group (CTTHG.) She is proud to be an LGBT Welcome Business.