Michelle Grunkemeyer, MS
Atlanta, GA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am a trained trauma therapist experienced in working with complex PTSD, developmental trauma, dissociation, depression, anxiety and life transitions. I work with clients 18 and up.
My friends and clients describe me as quiet, warm, authentic, and very intuitive, and that I have a rye sense of humor. From Clifton Strengths my top ten strengths include Achiever, Relator, Restorative, Input, Intellection, and Learner.
Our beginning work is about developing rapport - the connection we need to work. My goal is to develop a relationship where you are seen and heard.
I am strength focused – what are those super powers you bring? What skills did you develop to survive the unsurvivable?
Working together, we identify strengths and understand that we’ll use them to go on. I often will use assessments to identify your top five strengths from Clifton Strengths, and your Meyer-Briggs identification and your attachment styles.
All this information is used to help formulate a treatment plan – clients’ goals and how to obtain them. We work collaboratively - I practice “client-centered” therapy.
We work to untangle lies and limits and fears to restore back to you the life you were intended to have.
And then you grow and transform into the best versions of yourself. That is where my coaching skills come into play - from functioning to fully thriving.
I have been married for over 30 years and have raised 4 kids through their mid twenties and have school age children at home. I am a voracious reader, especially science fiction. My favorite books are "The Martian" by Andy Weir and "The Story of Your Life" by Ted Chiang. I love cooking especially ethnic foods like Greek, Indian and Arabic. I am a life-long learner and look forward to taking college classes for fun when I get older.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
University of Dayton
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$50 - $150Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Grief & Loss
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Phobias & Fears
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- DIT / OSD.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Ego states/Parts work encompasses from the beginning phases of work to working with Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Immunodisorders
- People with Disabilities
- Trauma Survivors
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
- Immigrants
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Images and videos
Location
Counseling Center of Atlanta
1215 Hightower Trail
Atlanta, GA 30350 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Groups
Languages
- English
Website and social media