Hello there!! My name is Michelle (Ms.) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with New York State. I have over 15+ years of experience treating individuals from young-adult to elder-adult life stages, and from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures. I've spent over 9 years primarily working in a jail-based setting, designing and conducting Dialectical Behavior Therapy based treatment groups and individual therapy sessions. I believe in unconditional acceptance and do no harm. I tend to have an adaptive approach to the therapeutic process as the client's needs evolve, and I will likely incorporate different therapeutic techniques and treatment combinations. Whether you just need a sounding-board, or want longer-term support, I will do my best to assist you and guide you through this part of your journey. I am currently offering more shorter-term and solutions-focused therapeutic services which can be adjusted based on therapeutic needs, and will include various grounding and mindfulness exercises as requested. Please note that I am currently available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Early morning, late night, or alternative day appointments may be available upon request. Feel free to review some of my experience points listed below and to ask me any questions. If you feel I might be a good fit for your needs, I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Therapeutic techniques that may be used include; Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, Relaxation training, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Effectiveness and communication, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Humanistic Therapy, Solutions-focused treatment, Mock Interviews and Role-Playing, Motivational Interviewing, Reminiscence Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing, and Cognitive Skills Building.
My background includes working with; Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver burnout, Traumatic brain Injury, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Hospice/end of life care, Personality disorders, Substance abuse, Relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Adapting to life changes, Acculturation, and Incarceration.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 083394
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I am very grateful for the help I have received from Michelle, she listens and provides good suggestions for my concerns and experiences.
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She’s great and helpful
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Michelle is perceptive and caring; really wonderful!
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
I was nervous to ever go to therapy but Michelle is the reason I’ve stayed. The most amazing understanding and fulfilling experience I’ve ever had. Very helpful techniques and is never one to assume just there to listen and help and act like your best friend
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michelle is very personable and provides an environment that makes it easy to open up. She's very kind, reliable, and remembers the little things. She always follows up with her clients, and is quick to respond!
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes