Michele Deinish, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Michele Deinish

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Pastoral Counselor

Accepting clients
Updated yesterday
20 years in practice

Helping You Find Your Path—Emotionally, Academically, Personally.

Welcome—I'm Michele Deinish. Thank you for taking this important first step toward improving your mental health. Whether you're facing a significant challenge or navigating everyday stress, any concern that causes distress is worth addressing. With over 13 years of experience in college counseling, I’ve supported undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional, and first-generation students through a wide range of mental health concerns—including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, academic stress, and difficulties with school-life balance. I believe the mind and body are inherently designed for balance, health, and joy. My practice focuses on helping clients reconnect with that potential by building the tools and skills needed to manage life’s challenges. Many clients find themselves feeling in control of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—sometimes for the first time. For the past 20 years, I’ve been deeply committed to the well-being of those I serve. My goal is to empower you to live your best life and face whatever comes your way with confidence. I use an integrative, cognitive-behavioral approach tailored to your unique needs. Frequently used interventions include mindfulness practices, CBT techniques, and vagal toning skills to support emotional regulation, mood, and nervous system balance. Let today be the day you begin your journey to wellness.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 12:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Substance use

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Depression
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Financial Concerns
  • Grief and Loss
  • Infidelity
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Panic
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Physical Stress
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Adlerian
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Energy Psychology
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Florida
  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Vermont
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Florida
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Blue Home BCBS of UNC – North Carolina
  • Blue Value BCBS – North Carolina
  • Cigna – Florida
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • Florida Blue – Florida
  • Optum – Florida
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • Oscar – Florida
  • Oscar – North Carolina
  • Oxford Health Plan – Florida
  • Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
  • United HealthCare – North Carolina
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCMHC

    North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors

    8833, North Carolina

  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Telehealth

    South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors

    TLC 74PC, South Carolina

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Telehealth

    Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling

    TPMC2766, Florida

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Telehealth

    Vermont Office of Professional Regulation

    068.0135274TELE, Vermont

Education

  • Loyola University Maryland

    MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2004

    In addition to my training as a clinical counselor I also studied the integration of spirituality into the counseling experience.

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