Hi, I’m Adam Michels—a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Grief Educator through David Kessler’s training program. With over 15 years of experience, I’m passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity.

I offer virtutal/telehealth therapy and my approach is flexible and client-centered, drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based methods. I support clients dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, substance use, emotional regulation, and more. I also enjoy leading workshops on grief, mental health, communication, and workplace wellness.

Above all, I strive to create a safe, supportive space for healing, growth, and connection.

*Individual Counseling Sessions via online platform

-Grief and Bereavement
-Life Transitions
-Depression and Anxiety
-Motivation, Self-Esteem and Confidence

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe therapy is a collaborative endeavor, and its effectiveness lies in the strength of the therapeutic relationship. My goal is to help you better understand your challenges, the dynamics of your relationships, your history, and yourself in a safe and caring environment. My treatment style is rooted in an evidenced-based/strengths-based approach utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. At the center of my practice is a collaborative relationship with clients and the desire to support their development by encouraging self-understanding, skills development, and self-compassion.

Individual counseling, both in-office and by telehealth

Background:  Over the past 26 years I have supported adults as they deal with the challenges of life and living. During sessions my goal is to create a safe and compassionate space where you can discuss, explore and understand your feelings. We work together to find tools and strategies to help, so that living life fully becomes possible again.

The issues we can work on can include mental health, personal life, relationships, culture, gender, disability, age, work and management challenges. I am experienced in providing individual counselling, critical incident-, manager-, group-, and wellbeing support.

Grief & loss:  And as certified grief educator I support all aspects of loss, grief and grief related trauma.

Support:   Appointments are available via telephone, video call or in person.
Support groups will begin during 2025 – please see the webpage for more information.

Therapeutic skills:

• CBT, REBT, EMDR
• Adjustment
• Critical incident support
• Employee support
• Grief and loss
• Group education seminars
• Group support
• Individual counselling
• Manager consultation
• Mood disorders
• Psychological first aid
• Relationship support
• Trauma
• Wellbeing and Selfcare

Therapeutic interests:  Loss, grief, trauma, & life challenges.

Languages:  English & Afrikaans

If you are here, I imagine you are navigating, or watching a loved one navigate, the unimaginable pain of loss. Whether grieving the loss of a loved one, pet, future, or relationship that you thought would last forever, you are not alone. I’m glad you are looking for support, and if I might be able to help you in this process, I encourage you to reach out.

I work with kids, adults, and families working through various forms of emotional pain, including grief, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I strive to create a space where people can feel safe to share their grief, at their pace.

Along with the other Grief Educators, who have completed David Kessler’s training, we are here to hold hope until you feel ready to find it again.