I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Therapy is a chance to nurture authenticity of self, and is the utmost form of self-care. It can be a significant time for exploring your unique life experiences and discovering your needs. With supportive therapy, you can become more mindful, self- aware, and positive. Engaging in therapy can improve relationships with yourself, your families, friends, colleagues, and the environment at large. I am committed to providing a supportive, collaborative and peaceful environment that honors your values and goals. I hope to help you explore any struggles or conflicts and increase opportunities for joy and positivity in your life. Together we will discover your power to overcome trials and achieve greater wellness, mind, body and spirit. My therapeutic approach is individualized, solution-focused, and encourages you to discover your inner harmony.
My practices involve individuals/families from different cultures and unique backgrounds. I encourage and support the diversity of each individual within the therapeutic experience. I am an LGBTQ ally. Preferred pronouns she/her/hers.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Depression, First Responder Issues, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Military and Veterans Issues, Postpartum Depression
PA LCSW CW019294
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What an amazing person Michaela is!! She has helped me with my anxiety, work-related stress, and so much more. I highly recommend her, especially if you are a first responder.
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Michaela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
Michaela is very personable & patient. I'm extremely comfortable with her & I have already benefitted from her advice in the short period of time that I have been seeing her. She is truly an asset to this platform!
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Michaela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michaela has been a tremendous help during our sessions. I have always had trouble sticking with therapy in the past, but Michaelas expertise allows me to look forward to each session as I know each one provides unique value. Thank you!
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Michaela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Michaela is a fantastic therapist. Her warm and calm approach to our sessions is wonderful. She's also a great listener.
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Michaela for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am very happy with my therapist and the communication between the two of us.
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Michaela for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michaela is an amazing therapist. She offers a variety of tools and resources to help with whatever you need. She is well educated and often brings up research and references for the advice she gives. Engaging. Safe. Reliable. The best of the best.
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Michaela for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd