Michelle Stockton, JD, LSWAIC
Hi! I’m Michelle (she/her), and I am so glad you’re here. I know how scary and vulnerable it can feel to reach out for help — especially when you’re used to carrying things on your own. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure of where to begin, you’re not alone in this.
I believe that healing happens in the context of genuine, compassionate, human-to-human connection. In our work together, I’ll meet you with warmth, curiosity, and respect for your pace and your story. As a therapist, I show up as my authentic self so that you can feel safe to do the same.
As you read more, I hope you’ll get a glimpse of who I am and the kind of space I strive to create in therapy.
How I work
Relational: Healing happens in relationship. At the heart of our work together will be building a foundation where you can feel safe, seen, and supported.
Person-Centered: You already hold the capacity for healing and growth within you. My role is to walk alongside you and work together to find areas for exploration. I will meet you wherever you are in your process, and together we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and grounded for you.
Compassion-Focused: Whatever you carry — whether painful, complex, or tender — will be met with compassion, warmth, and curiosity for your experience.
Education
I am a Licensed Clinical Independent Associate Social Worker in Washington State. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Washington. Before finding my calling as a therapist, I earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center. My work in the legal field was focused primarily on supporting survivors of interpersonal violence — an experience which deeply shaped my perspective and guided me toward becoming a therapist.
Outside the therapy room
When I’m not in session, you can usually find me in the kitchen trying a new recipe, exploring a local coffee shop, or relaxing with my partner and our three dogs. I’m an avid podcast listener, lifelong Taylor Swift fan, and on a never-ending search for the best cream cheese bagel in Washington State.
If what you’ve read resonates, I’d love to meet you. You don’t have to carry this alone.
