About Dr. Michelle Starkey
Welcome to Our Therapy Space
Dr. Michelle Starkey is a licensed psychotherapist based in Hammond, Louisiana. With over ten years of experience, Dr. Starkey is committed to offering a safe and empowering environment and space for clients to address their personal challenges and emotional struggles. Together, clients will be equipped to cultivate overall well-being, enhance self-understanding, validate emotions, and foster personal growth.
Education and Certification
Dr. Starkey holds a PhD in Behavioral Health and is a licensed psychotherapist in Louisiana. Dr. Starkey is committed to staying up to date in the field of behavioral health and regularly participates in various professional development courses. Dr. Starkey utilizes a variety of approaches which include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic / Person-Centered Therapy, Life Coaching, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), ensuring the best therapeutic techniques available in the field of behavioral health.
Scope of Services and Expertise
Dr. Starkey's practice offers a wide range of services, including individual, couples, and group therapy. While Dr. Starkey specializes in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship challenges, she is equipped to address various psychological and emotional issues, supporting each client's unique path to healing.
Therapeutic Philosophy: An Integrative Approach
Dr. Starkey integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic / Person-Centered Therapy, Life Coaching, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and unhelpful behaviors to build practical coping strategies. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, substance use, and trauma.
• Psychodynamic Therapy: Explores unconscious thoughts, early-life experiences, and past-rooted behavioral patterns to build deep self-awareness and resolve internal conflicts.
• Humanistic / Person-Centered Therapy: Emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, empathy, and authenticity in a non-judgmental therapeutic space.
• Motivational Interviewing: a collaborative, person-centered counseling method to help people resolve complex emotions and develop the motivation to change.
• Life Coaching: A forward-focused, action-oriented method of assistance that helps individuals set, plan, and reach personal or professional goals
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Uses bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements—to help reprocess traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress, primarily used for PTSD.
Location and Scheduling
Dr. Starkey's office is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Hammond and provides a welcoming environment for insightful individual, couples, and group therapy sessions. Schedule an appointment by calling during business hours, 985.205.8822, or via our website’s contact form. Our office aims to be as flexible as possible in order to meet clients scheduling preferences.
Beyond the Office
Outside the office, Dr. Starkey cherish's family time and exploring all facets of Louisiana’s diverse beauty. A passionate Saints fan, Dr. Starkey also supports local college sports teams. Living in downtown Hammond, she enjoys walks and runs around the local university and the downtown Hammond region. Her love for non-fiction books and documentaries reflect a desire to connect deeply with others through shared experiences. In 2019, Dr. Starkey developed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Wellness Empowerment (WE), to ensure that all of those seeking connection have a place to be seen, heard, and the opportunity to find emotional and mental healing through the cultivation of community connections.
Working Together
Thank you for considering the services of Dr. Starkey and Imagine Healing Therapy. As a committed behavioral health specialist, the goal is to provide clients with the support and tools necessary for mental and emotional well-being and personal growth. Dr. Starkey looks forward to working together towards a brighter, healthier future.
Integrated Approaches:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic / Person-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Life Coaching
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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