DBH, LPC-MHSP-S, NCC

Dr. Michele Slabaugh has transformed the twists and turns of a difficult early childhood and early adulthood loss into a driving mission: to use the “messes and misses” of life to flip the script and help others flourish. Drawing on 40 years of clinical expertise, she transitioned from nursing to behavioral health 18 years ago after experiencing her own healing through counseling. She brings a deep passion for working with clinically and socially complex presentations, has held senior leadership roles overseeing clinical operations and healthcare system transformations with multimillion-dollar budgets, and served as an Adjunct Professor at Lipscomb University, investing in the next generation of counselors.

Dr Slabaugh moved to Tennessee five years ago and relaunched her private practice Flourish Behavioral Health Services, where she supports whole-person emotional and mental wellness. Outside of work, she enjoys time with family, creative pursuits, and doting on Bogey the Pug and Pretzel the cat, with hopes of expanding her travel adventures.

Dr. Slabaugh sees patients by appointment in person and via secure telehealth, provides clinical licensure supervision, and specializes in complex clinical presentations using a nuanced, person-centered approach grounded in TF-CBT and Solution Focused Care. She is especially passionate about serving and empowering women and individuals healing from abuse, trauma, and high-control religion or relationships, as well as supporting those navigating marital and family conflict and behaviorally challenging parenting situations. She is currently accepting new patients and clinical supervisees with multiple payer, self-pay, and sliding-scale options.