Thank you for sharing information about yourself. I’m so happy that you reached out to BetterHelp. I am Michelle Farias, a licensed therapist. I have been a licensed therapist for almost 20 years, and I am honored to work with clients who trust me in this journey. You may read more about my background, education, experience, and counseling approach by clicking on my name on this page. I work with clients who have anxiety and parents of anxious children and LGBTQ+ persons. I will work with your comfort level, but I believe a video meeting is the best start. Yet, you are free to choose the best way you would like to communicate–video, phone or chat When you are ready, you may schedule a meeting on your scheduling page. I check my messages twice a day Monday through Friday. I am available for live phone calls and video chats at various times. Sessions need to be conducted in a private room. I will not conduct sessions when client is driving or riding in a car for safety reasons. I will respond to your messages in a timely manner, but I do not check messages on the weekends or holidays. Note: Should you feel in need of urgent help or that you are in a crisis at any time during our work together, please call 1-800-273-TALK 24 hours a day or call 911. This forum does not provide any type of emergency services, so I want to be sure you know who to contact if you need immediate help. Here is another website of mine with a list of resources if needed. https://www.michellefarias.com/ I am looking forward to working with you! Michelle Farias, LPC-S