Psychiatrist in Columbus, Ohio Michelle Monro, Psychiatrist

Dr. Michelle Monro, DO, helps adults across Ohio find stability, clarity, and renewed well-being through thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care at LifeStance Health. She partners with individuals ages 18 and older to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, combining medication management with therapeutic support to create personalized treatment plans that reflect each patient’s goals and lived experience.

She has a strong clinical focus on supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, providing continuity of care during a critical transition period. Michelle is passionate about helping patients regain a sense of safety, rebuild daily functioning, and reduce the risk of relapse through structured support, compassionate guidance, and close monitoring. Her approach emphasizes stabilization, resilience-building, and long-term recovery.

In her broader practice, Dr. Monro also works with individuals navigating trauma, mood disorders, and complex mental health conditions, and she incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help patients better understand patterns in thoughts and behaviors. She has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with developmental disabilities, and military or veteran populations, while also offering care for a wide range of additional mental health needs.

Dr. Monro has been practicing since 2011 and brings over a decade of clinical experience to her work. She is known for her attentive, patient-centered approach and her commitment to delivering high-quality psychiatric care.

Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Monro enjoys music and the arts, which help her stay grounded and inspired.