Michele Haynes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Pacific Northwest Counseling. Michele holds a license to practice in the states of Idaho, California and Oregon.

Michele received a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Michele is passionate about working with couples and ending the cycle of repetitive conflicts and increasing effective communication. Michele utilizes Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy, The Couples Institute and attachment. Michele has completed level 3 of the Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy and Gottman’s “Treating Affairs and Trauma” workshop.

In addition to her work with couples, Michele utilizes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other trauma treatments (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional) with individual adults.

For individuals wanting to integrate mental health and Christianity, Michele can offer a faith-based perspective.