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Michelle S. Saunders - Mental Strength Strategies, MSS Therapy

PhD., LMFT MSS Therapy
Available this week
Specialties: Couples Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Communication Issues, Anxiety, Depression,
Insurance: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna

Introduction

Mental Strength Strategies I offer mental health therapy through RESPECT and UNDERSTANDING when you are READY to live YOUR BEST LIFE! Developmental Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I have experience with marriage and family issues, LGBTQ+ community, and developmental transitions through middle school, high school, college, and over a lifespan. Main experiences in mental health are treatment of couples infidelity, communication, and disorders of depression, anxiety, bipolar, also in self-harm, suicidal ideation, addiction, and impulse control. PhD Developmental Psychology, LU, 2025 MS in Psychology, OLLU, 2018 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, # 203700 Executive Certificate in Psychology, LU 2022

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #203700 (TX)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Military/Veterans
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Multi-Faith
  • Christian
  • Catholic
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon
  • Buddhist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Michelle S. Saunders - Mental Strength Strategies, MSS Therapy accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Assessment and diagnosis $200
  • Individual $150
  • Couples/Relationships/Family $175
  • Self Pay - Assessment and diagnosis $150
  • Self Pay - Individual $100
  • Self Pay - Couples/Relationships/Family $125
  • Phone Consultation - 15 minutes $0
  • Late Cancelation $50
  • No Show $75

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Michelle S. Saunders - Mental Strength Strategies, MSS Therapy accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Michelle S. Saunders - Mental Strength Strategies, MSS Therapy is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Michelle S. Saunders - Mental Strength Strategies, MSS Therapy also offers a free consultation.
Does Michelle S. Saunders - Mental Strength Strategies, MSS Therapy offer telehealth appointments? Michelle S. Saunders - Mental Strength Strategies, MSS Therapy does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Michelle S. Saunders - Mental Strength Strategies, MSS Therapy specialize in? Michelle S. Saunders - Mental Strength Strategies, MSS Therapy specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Families, Body Image Disorders, Child or Adolescent, Codependency, College Mental Health, Communication Issues, Compulsive Behavior, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Family Conflict, LGBTQIA+, Social Communication Disorders, and Trauma.

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