About me
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal
Justice from Georgia Southern University. I am a lifetime member of
PSI CHI, the National Honor Society of Psychology. I then went on to
earn a Graduate Degree - M.ED in Counseling, also from Georgia
Southern University where I became a member of CHI SIGMA IOTA,
the Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society. I am
currently licensed to practice in the State of Georgia.
I am also known in other expert arenas such as:
Network Television Appearances - I have appeared (since 2003-2011)
as an expert on various national network television stations including
CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX NEWS. On these shows I have discussed
topics such as Relationship Conflict, Marital Infidelity, Depression,
Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Parenting Topics, Alcohol/Drug Abuse
and PTSD to name just a few.
Advice Columnist/Freelance Writer - I am a published advice columnist
and freelance writer (since 2006 - present). I wrote a weekly advice column
entitled, "Parenting Tips" from 2006 - 2010 which was published in the
Savannah Morning News. My advice column recently was expanded
and now includes advice on all relationships. My new weekly advice
column is called "Family Relationships" and is currently published
weekly in the Savannah Morning News in Savannah, Georgia
I have held several different positions and worked in Several different
environments such as a psychiatric hospital, director for state-funded
crisis management, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. After working
with various populations of people, I started my private practice. It
then became very apparent to me how much I enjoy working with
couples and adult individuals. At that point I was able to focus
all my energies and attention to just that population, thus being
able to give those couples seeking help the very best therapy services
available.
I practice cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy
which is practiced on the premise that an individual must have
concrete goals and work toward those goals. The individual first
must begin to look at life differently to help control how they feel.
Once you can control your thoughts, you can reduce the amount
of pain you feel and regain control of your life. You do not have
to continue feeling responsible for other's thoughts, feelings or
behaviors. The goal is to be free from these negative thoughts/beliefs
which can contribute to your pain and conflict. For couples it is
important to feel that connection in the relationship, and understand
how to keep it.
Michelle Aycock, M.ED., LPC
Licensed Psychotherapist
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