The Intersection of Clinical Expertise and Organic Love
Michelle Robinson sits at a rare crossroads. As a dually-trained professional, she understands that while science provides the tools for healing, it is grace and empathy that provide the environment for it.
She doesn't lead with labels. Whether you are a CEO, a pastor, a parent, or an adolescent, she meets you in the one thing that unites us all: our acquaintance with hurt and pain.
"A duck looks like he’s gliding along the water until you look underneath—where he’s paddling for dear life to stay afloat. You see the surface, but you don’t always know what’s happening underneath. You don’t know someone’s pain and what they are standing on to look smooth."
— Dr. Michelle Robinson
The Clinical & The Soul
The Clinical
Using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy, Dr. Michelle Robinson helps you identify the obstacles that hold you back, challenging distorted thinking and replacing them with functional success. Her clinical work is rooted deeply in respect for your autonomy, providing a completely HIPAA-secure environment—both for in-person sessions and via telehealth—to explore the chapters of your life that need a new path toward healing.
The Soul
As an ordained Elder, Dr. Michelle offers a faith-integrated approach for those who desire it. She doesn't push; she reflects. Whether you are a believer seeking spiritual intercession or someone who is simply seeking a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space to process life, her character remains exactly the same: inclusive, welcoming, and deeply restorative.
Education & Professional Foundation
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Christian Counseling Newberg Theological Seminary – Evansville, IN
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Grace College – Warsaw, IN
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Biblical Studies Newberg Theological Seminary – Evansville, IN
Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in Christian Counseling Newberg Theological Seminary – Evansville, IN
Associates Court and Convention Reporting Chicago College Commerce – Chicago, IL
Certifications & Credentials
Certification – Trauma, ADHD, Autism and Grief
Certified Empowerment Coach – RLW Empowerment Services LLC – Chicagoland area
Ordained Elder -Family Christian Center
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
Member, Illinois Counseling Association (ICA)
Member, Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association (IMHCA)
A Message of Hope
“What happened yesterday is not the end of your story. Whether you’ve been fired, or hurt, or feel tarnished forever— You get to write a different narrative. You get to start over. You get to pick up the pen.”
—Dr. Michelle Robinson
