Coping Skills, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling

In Person & Online in Rock Hill, SC

25 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Michele accepts 26 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | Commercial

AnMed Employee Program

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

Carelon

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost SC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Quest Behavioral Health

South Carolina DHHS | Healthy Connections Medicaid

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Michele

Michele “Mickie” Husted is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience helping individuals navigate emotional challenges and life transitions. After 2 decades serving as a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy, she felt called to focus more personally on emotional healing and growth. She specializes in supporting those experiencing depression and anxiety, guiding clients to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with compassion and resilience. Her approach encourages clients to build on their inner strengths.

Mickie holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College. She works one-on-one with clients to explore their experiences, gain clarity, and develop tools for lasting well-being. Her therapeutic space is grounded in empathy, trust, and respect.

Mickie believes therapy should feel like a conversation, not a performance. She offers a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients are heard and empowered. With a listening ear and a focus on your comfort, her goal is to help you get the most out of every session while supporting healing through honest connection and collaborative growth.

"I believe everyone, including those who seem perfectly fine on the surface, can benefit from exploring their life experiences and emotions through therapy, because we all carry things, both good and bad, that shape us and affect how we relate to others."

Get to know Michele

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I enjoy working one on one with people, joining their journey to a more effective and meaningful life.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with anyone who is sincerely committed to making a change.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Clients who are committed to their goals

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

That I am able to make therapy creative and fun, as well as meaningful.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I enjoy the support I get from Thriveworks' administrative staff.

What inspires you?

I am most inspired by nature and natural things, by movement and sound.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

In the first session, I would like to know what you feel I can help you with as well as give you an opportunity to get to know me as well so you feel that I am a good fit for you.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

My biggest goals are two-fold; I want you to help me establish our goals, and I want you to feel fairly comfortable that you've met the right therapist for you.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

First and foremost, I love to travel, and walk on nature trails in my time off. I enjoy getting together with family and friends, including dogs and cats, for games and conversation.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am strong and capable.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, LGBTQIA+, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, ADHD, Addiction, Relationships, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Divorce, Grief

ApproachesChristian Counseling, Feminist, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)