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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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
Michele has been my therapist since last July and she is amazing. I have had many breakthroughs since starting. I would highly recommend Michele, and BetterHelp.
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and adhd
Michele is wonderful! I truly feel so much better!
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Michele has given me a fantastic experience with therapy. I have accomplished more with her in a month than with other therapists in a year. Working with her has gone beyond just video calls and has allowed me to take advantage of her advice and knowledge. She is knowledgeable, insightful, and authentic. I thought I was too self-aware to benefit from therapy, but Michele has turned that difficulty into a strength rather than an obstacle.
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Michele has made a profound impact on my life helping me develop tools to deal and work through difficult moments. I highly recommend her and I appreciate all of the help she has given me.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd