I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Vermont. I am also an alcohol and drug counselor and am happy to treat co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse). I specialize in working with adults with depression, anxiety, grief, and complicated grief as well as with issues with trauma, communication, confidence and identify issues.
My approach is to meet my patients where they are and to walk them forward to where they would like to be. We work together to develop skills and habits that allow for a better quality of life.
My primary therapeutic treatment approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I feel as though a strong Cognitive Behavioral approach to the brain, coupled with a Rogerian approach to the patient, is what works best for the people I have worked with.
I have an undergraduate degree in World Literature and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in substance use. I am dually licensed in the state of Vermont with an LCMHC and LADC.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VT LCMHC 068.0134126
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We have only had two sessions but she has helped me see and deal with situations in my life that I needed.
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I feel “heard” for the first time in my talk therapy journey. I’ve gotten more out of 3 appointments with Michele than I have from years with other therapists.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been working with Michele for over a year now and she has continued to provide the best therapeutic care. I am very grateful Betterhelp connected me with Michele. I can’t recommend her enough, she is a true professional and a leader in her field.
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning addictions
Divine timing brought me to my awesome therapist who has made herself available to me when I need her... scheduled or unscheduled. True gem!!
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Only one session so far but she was easy to speak with and helped me move into my issues. Never done this before!
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She listens to concerns I have brought up or feelings of anxiety and asks questions that allow me to expand on the emotions I may be feeling and how they affect my day to day living. She also provides constructive feedback and thoughtful responses.
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue