Dr. Michelle D. Roberts is a multifaceted professional, boasting a PhD in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri in St. Louis, as well as a License to Practice Psychotherapy in both Missouri and Oregon.
As a psychotherapist, Dr. Roberts specializes in helping women uncover the ways in which past trauma affects their current relationships, drawing upon her 25 years of study on relational trauma.
Prior to her career in psychotherapy, Dr. Roberts was a renowned journalist, serving as a reporter for The Oregonian and contributing to the Oxygen network's Mastermind of Murder program, where she provides expert insight on dark personalities.
In addition to her journalism and psychotherapy work, Dr. Roberts is an esteemed professor, teaching psychopathology and diagnosis as adjunct faculty at the University of Missouri in St. Louis, where she also completed her master's degree in education.
Dr. Roberts has also held various leadership positions, including executive director of Bravely, a residential program for women with histories of trauma and addiction leaving the sex trade, and founding director of a non-profit dedicated to health literacy.
Furthermore, Dr. Roberts has authored several books designed to aid individuals in managing their mental health, published through the Institute for Healthcare Advancement in Irvine, CA.
With her impressive educational background, extensive research experience, and professional expertise, Dr. Michelle D. Roberts is a leading authority on the modern epidemic of narcissistic abuse and its correlation with romantic involvement with dark personalities, early-life experiences, and relational trauma.
Her seminal research has shed light on the stark correlation between these factors, providing invaluable insights for those seeking to better understand and manage their mental health.
Through her work as a psychotherapist, journalist, professor, and author, Dr. Roberts continues to make a significant impact in the fields of mental health, trauma, and addiction, inspiring hope and healing for countless individuals.
