Michelle Stockton (she/her)

I specialize in helping clients understand and heal attachment-related issues, whether stemming from early relationships or current dynamics. Using an attachment-based approach, I guide clients in exploring how past experiences impact their ability to connect with others. Together, we will work to develop healthier attachment patterns, foster stronger, more fulfilling relationships, and build greater self-compassion along the way.

I specialize in helping individuals navigate relationship challenges, including unhealthy dynamics, attachment issues, and patterns rooted in past trauma. My relational and attachment-based approach supports clients in understanding their relationship patterns, fostering healthier connections, and breaking free from cycles that no longer serve them. Whether you're struggling with current relationships or healing from past ones, I provide a safe space to explore and create meaningful change.

I have extensive experience working with survivors of abuse, including harmful relationships, childhood trauma, and neglect. Abuse—whether physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual—deeply impacts self-esteem, trust, and relationships. My goal is to provide a compassionate space where survivors feel safe to explore and heal from these wounds.

Drawing from attachment theory, I help clients understand how early relationships shape their emotional lives and current connections. I guide clients in exploring attachment patterns, working together to heal past wounds and develop healthier, more secure relationships. By addressing attachment-related issues, we work together to foster emotional resilience, trust, and self-compassion, creating space for growth in both personal and relational areas.

I specialize in relational therapy, focusing on how relationships—past and present—shape emotional well-being. I help clients explore their patterns of connection, uncover unmet needs, and foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships. My approach emphasizes the therapeutic relationship itself as a model for building trust, understanding, and self-compassion, guiding clients toward deeper healing and meaningful personal growth.

While I’m not formally trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I draw heavily from its concepts in my work. I’m well-versed in IFS theory and have experience applying it to help clients explore their inner parts, understand their internal conflicts, and foster self-compassion. By integrating IFS principles, I guide clients through healing and reconnecting with their true selves, offering support in navigating complex emotions and trauma.