Dr. Michel is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the treatment of eating disorders and related conditions. She is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Consultant and an elected Fellow in the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). She has been involved in prevention, education, and advocacy efforts throughout her career.

In 2008, Dr. Michel founded and directed The Woodlands Eating Disorders Center in The Woodlands, Texas. She partnered with Eating Recovery Center in 2015 to expand the scope of services in the greater Houston area and later opened Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center. She has served as a Regional Clinical Director, South Region, and is currently the National Clinical Director of Virtual Services.

Dr. Michel presents educational lectures to professionals, schools, and the general community. She founded eating disorder post-doctoral psychology fellowship programs in her region as well as programs for psychiatry fellows in the Texas Medical Center. She publishes articles on eating disorders in professional journals as well as in community magazines, has written book chapters on eating disorders, and co-authored the book, When Dieting Becomes Dangerous: A Guide to Understanding Anorexia and Bulimia. Dr. Michel maintains her status as a clinical faculty member at Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is a founding member and Past-President of Houston Eating Disorders Specialists. She has served on the AED Medical Care Standards Committee as a member and advisor. She was also past Co-Chair of AED's Advocacy and Communications Committee. Dr. Michel is also a member of The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) and American Psychological Association (APA) in addition to other professional organizations