I am licensed in California and Alaska with 29 years of professional work experience as a social worker and 6 years as an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience in helping clients with overcoming past traumatic experiences, reducing stress and anxiety, and addressing relationship issues & parenting issues. I also have experience working with clients on anger management.
My therapy style is warm, interactive and direct. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I have an eclectic approach to therapy meaning the interventions I utilize are based on the needs of my client and their current situation.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Women's issues
CA LCSW 86978
AK LCSW 165433
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Michelle has been amazing. I really didn’t know what to expect with therapy as I’m pretty new to it, but she is very good at walking the line of professionalism and friendliness.
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Very happy with Michelle so far! It’s been a challenge in the past finding a therapist I mesh well with, but Michelle is great and very easy to get along with! Excited to see the progress we make together!
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michelle has been amazing. Very insightful and has helped me see different perspectives on issues I deal with and how to tackle those issues. Very much grateful to her
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
she's great and listen
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem