- Person-centered approach
- Skill-based strategies
- Shorter-term options
About Michelle
She centers therapy on the person in front of her and tailors methods as needs change. Common techniques she uses include mindfulness, emotion regulation, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. Michelle also incorporates grounding exercises and solution-focused work when helpful.
Her background includes lengthy work in jail-based settings and in a range of care environments. That experience shaped her skill with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. She has worked with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, caregiver stress, and issues around identity and relationships.
Michelle also supports people facing midlife transitions, chronic illness, aging issues, and challenges tied to caregiving or hospice and end-of-life situations. Jealousy and attachment issues are listed among areas she addresses. Her approach often combines practical skills training with a client-centered stance.
Sessions are framed around collaboration and respect. Michelle tends to offer shorter-term, solutions-focused work but will adapt the plan when more time is needed. To start, readers are encouraged to use the site’s matching steps and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How these approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how they shape feelings and behavior. It can help people notice attachment responses like jealousy and work toward more steady ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and pace, offering a respectful space where concerns are named and understood before choosing techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches specific skills to shift them.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most helpful and try methods that match their goals and preferences. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the work stays focused and practical.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as using shorter check-ins on a work break or avoiding travel time. It also supports continuity of care when schedules or locations shift. Licensed professionals can combine skill-building, mindfulness exercises, and communication practice in remote sessions to keep therapy goal-oriented and usable day to day.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, jealousy, caregiver stress, and many life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and adaptive, using mindfulness, emotion regulation, and solution-focused techniques to meet changing needs.
What experience does the therapist have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience and substantial work in jail-based settings designing DBT-informed groups and individual care.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.