About Michelle Manning, MA, LPCC, NCC
Like the acorn that holds the potential to grow into a mighty oak, I believe you already have everything you need to become the person you want to be—and create the life you want to lead. Sometimes you just need the right conditions, the right support, and the right guidance to begin.
🌱 Who I Work With
I specialize in helping adults and couples who appear high-functioning on the outside—career-driven, dependable, constantly striving—but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck underneath it all.
Many of my clients come from families marked by:
Addiction or emotional neglect
Highly critical or perfectionistic parenting
Abuse or covert narcissism
You may be:
Struggling with low self-worth, burnout, or shame
Repeating relationship patterns you don’t understand
Constantly battling anxiety, panic, or obsessive thoughts
A highly sensitive person (HSP) who feels easily overwhelmed
Wondering why you're doing all the “right” things—but still feel like you're falling short
🧠 How I Work
My therapy approach blends:
Schema Therapy (to uncover deep relational patterns and unmet needs)
ACT & CBT (for coping skills and behavior change)
IFS-Informed Work (to help you connect with different “parts” of yourself with compassion)
We explore how your past has shaped your present—so you can break old patterns, build new ones, and live with clarity, calm, and connection.
While I’m warm, empathetic, and fully present with you, I’m not a therapist who just nods and listens.
My clients often come to me after working with other therapists where they felt supported—but stuck.
I ask hard questions, offer honest reflections, and help you take action. I’ll hold you accountable with homework, assignments, and structure tailored to your goals—because real change requires more than insight.
Therapy with me is both a safe space and a growth space.
Clients often say that after working with me, they feel more hopeful, more grounded, and more in control. They’ve gone from living in survival mode to feeling genuinely excited about life again.
🌿 Why I Do This Work
I'm a therapist, yes—but also a mom of four, an entrepreneur, a home renovator, and a lifelong brain science geek. My path to this work is rooted in both lived experience and formal training: I hold a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University and continue to train in evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
I believe healing isn’t just about getting by—it’s about growing into the version of yourself you always knew was possible.
📞 Ready to Begin?
I offer private-pay therapy in Parker, Colorado, and via telehealth throughout the state. A new Greenwood Village office will open soon to serve clients in Cherry Hills, DTC, and South Denver.
Let’s explore what’s holding you back—and begin building the future you deserve.
👉 Click here to request a consultation or start therapy
(You’ll be able to choose whether you'd like a brief consultation call or to begin with a full intake session, and list your availability.)
Please note: I do not bill insurance, and all sessions are self-pay.
