I have been working as a therapist for almost 20 years, and have been honored to work with individuals, couples and groups.
I have always believed that we can heal. As we gain confidence in ourselves, we are able to participate in life more and more. The more satisfied we feel with the inner world we create, and our responses to the world around us, the more we find ourselves healing from within and without. As we walk the path toward true and lasting change, both insight and coping help us to move forward.
I have helped people to heal from Anxiety and Depression, relationship difficulties, lack of motivation and self-love (sometimes called self-esteem), trauma, abuse and post-traumatic stress, LGBTQ+ related issues, and those pertaining to family of origin. We can heal from our issues, and we can also increase our functioning along the way. Coping can go hand-in-hand with true and lasting healing that leads to a greater sense of peace in our lives. I consider it an honor and privilege to be trusted to walk this path with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149013603
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I’ve never felt so cared for by somebody in whole my life. It is such a healing experience to work with Michele ❤️
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Extremely happy to have Michele as my therapist.
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am continuing with Michele after 4 months because she is the most engaged and outstanding professional on this platform. Her insights are deeply thought out, challenging and methodical. I really hit the jackpot in being matched with her, and look forward to continuing to do the work
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 6 months on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues
Michele is a listener! But also challenges me, offers different perspectives on thoughts and ideas. She is an effective communicator and a compassionate soul.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 11 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Michele is the best therapist I have worked with. She is very understanding and open minded. I feel that she makes time for me always and tries to help me get the most out of therapy. I would highly recommend Michele.
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great therapist
Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd