First, let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Michelle E. Wade.  I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S) in the states of Louisiana and Virginia. I hold three national credentials, National Certified Counselor (NCC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and Board Certified - TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH). 

 

What does all that alphabet soup mean? It means I have received required training and experience to provide mental health counseling and supervision of future counselors. I meet national and state requirements to practice in both of these arenas. It also means that I have been trained to utilize telehealth as a means to meet the needs of clients and supervisees alike.

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I am a cis-gendered white woman whose preferred pronouns are she/her. I am a woman of size who has walked through this world as "the fat chick". I have struggled with my own identity throughout the years. Therefore, I am aware of the courage and the dedication it takes to want to explore oneself. I acknowledge my own biases and preferences to the world in which I live, but I do educate myself and try to conduct myself from a culturally aware perspective. I am lucky to be able to say that I see beauty and comfort in the chaos and uncomfortability of life. 

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My approach to counseling is simple - my responsibility is to help you become the best version of yourself that YOU determine is true. More is given in my declaration of practices and procedures (found under forms) but that is the gist and driving force behind my work.

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            mwade@ultreyatherapy.com | (504) 656-6725

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