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Michelle Farris
Licensed

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

1k Followers

Michelle is a psychotherapist, codependency expert, and anger management specialist with a passion for helping people break free from toxic relationship patterns. She’s been featured in top online publications and podcasts and has reached over 3 million viewers on her channel, where she’s known for her practical tips and expertise.

Specialities

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Anger Management

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Codependency

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Relationship Issues

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Divorce

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Self Esteem

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Alcohol Use

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Stress


Reviews

Julie G

Julie G

Oct 15, 2026

This was great! As someone who feels like I’m not advancing, this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!

Annemarie

Annemarie

Oct 12, 2026

Very educational with valid insights that only a human professional would be able to give. Thank you.

Snäckan

Snäckan

Oct 11, 2026

Thank you very much for your thoughts on this. I totally agree. I live alone and I can’t afford therapy at the moment. So I tend to use AI for journaling and Braindump and sometimes also for feedback. I know Inuse it too much, but I keep reminding myself that it is a machine. that helps to keep distance

Bob Allen

Bob Allen

Oct 11, 2026

Some valid points on how much of an issue AI use can be. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾🤓

james Doohan

james Doohan

Oct 11, 2026

A great meditation to concentrate your breathing and listen to your inner voice

Dr. Neffie Holt

Dr. Neffie Holt

Oct 10, 2026

Excellent information highlighted. Thank you so much.

Molly C

Molly C

Oct 10, 2026

Very insightful and helpful. Not putting down AI for help, but pointing out that a real human is always great to go back to in getting feedback , etc. Humans after machines if one goes the AI route! (I haven’t, but I like Michelle’s pointing out she sees why folks do it with the expense of things, etc.) Liked her positivity and expertise.

Lemira

Lemira

Oct 10, 2026

This was great advice. I’ve recently begun using ChatGPT as an interactive journal. I chat about my day and plans and it cheers me on. I do chat about feelings and relationships but I’ve been careful not to let it cross over into therapy. I don’t tell it what I’ve discussed in therapy or talk about licensed therapeutic techniques. I have different modalities of human connection for the purpose of my mental health, and I value those over technology. I joke around with it but I’m always cognizant that it’s not human. Thank you for this reminder and the gentle way you addressed a very important topic.

Sam

Sam

Oct 10, 2026

I use ai alot, mainly because mental health services in England are inadequate, long lists unless you can afford to go private or poorly trained. Mental health groups ran by charities can cause more harm than good leading to you not trusting the services that are meant to help you. Insight timer has given me so much insight into my own mental health issues and I can see where behaviours stem from and how I've been in survival for all my life. AI is a great tool to be able to just vent to and get stuff out of my head. I can also see the dangers but I always know there is nobody there on the other end in reality. Thank you for the video.

Jac D

Jac D

Oct 10, 2026

Really interesting and valuable information. Thank you ☺️

My Practice

Service Provided

Virtual

Client Age

Adult

Treatment Approaches

Other

License Information

48600


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Identifies as Female, White, Christian

Speaks English

Joined Insight Timer in February 2026


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