Micaela Reschman, LPC Associate supervised by Dr. Black

Micaela Reschman has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Dr. Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT. She is an emerging professional working towards independent licensure and is engaging in continuing education on trauma specific approaches, dissociative experiences and reactions, child-centered play therapy, and other trauma related topics. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Micaela has been in the mental health field for three years. 

Micaela is a dedicated counselor that is passionate about helping individuals recover from childhood trauma and who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, anger, grief/loss, and addiction and substance abuse issues. She has worked with a wide range of clients including children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience working at a community mental health agency with individuals who live with severe mental illnesses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizoaffective disorders, and provides psychoeducation on substance use and relapse prevention to individuals at risk of developing substance use issues. As a mental health associate, she has worked with children, adolescents, and teenagers in various schools through Lubbock Independent School District in the Student Behavioral Support services program. 

She utilizes eclectic therapy to directly meet the client and their needs by drawing from multiple therapy approaches and techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and is interested in utilizing new techniques that are specifically used in trauma therapy and play therapy for children. She offers compassionate and non-judgmental person-centered therapy and believes clients should have autonomy and independence to make their own decisions. Through a trauma-focused lens, she encourages clients to take control of their lives by providing her clients with necessary skills and tools to do so. She provides a safe space for clients to open up and process whatever is causing emotional distress in their lives. As a therapist, she understands clients need to be met at the level they are at with a non-judgmental approach, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. 

She has most recently worked with children and adolescents who’ve experienced traumatic events in childhood who are displaying behavioral issues, academic issues, and social dysfunction in school and at home. She helps children learn healthy coping skills and communication skills through non-directive and directive play therapy techniques. She is also in the process of completing EMDR training and can offer EMDR sessions. 

Michaela is available for virtual and in-person sessions at our Central Lubbock address, located at 4601 66th St. Suite E. She sees children ages 5 + and adults. Private pay only. If you would like to learn more about the rigorous training that LPC Associates experience, you can learn more here.