Hi Thanks so much for considering me as your partner in your mental health journey. 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 . I have 20 years experience working in the field. I work with adults, specializing in depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma as well as with issues with communication, confidence, identity issues, relationship issues, substance use issues and concerns about aging.
My approach is to meet my patients where they are and to walk with them to where they would like to be. We work together to develop skills and habits that allow for a better quality of life.
My belief is that most of us, as children, adapt to our surroundings in order to survive the dynamics of our family of origin. These adaptations are effective in helping our childhood-brain navigate the complexities of childhood. They are not, however, effective in helping us to manage our adult world. Our childhood adaptations--now habits--can interfere in our ability to have stable relationships when we leave our family of origin and begin to interact with others as an adult.
My primary therapeutic treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems. 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. With Internal Family Systems Therapy and the idea of "There are no Bad Parts," we are able to recognize that those parts of us that may be reactive or guarded or isolative are protecting a part of us that was injued somewhere along the way. There is a process to bring these parts back to "Self." This process can quiet negative self-talk, can ease jealousies and insecurities and bring more energy back to the true Self. I am happy to support as my patients engage in this brave process.
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.
I work full-time on BH and work weekends and evenings to accommodate patient needs. I have lived in Vermont since 2nd grade. My girls were born here and have ventured to other parts of the country. My dog Winnie keeps me company as to my cats Riley and Little Brown Bat (don't ask).
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Michele is supportive and compassionate, gives honest and direct feedback and makes useful suggestions.
Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Michele for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Michele is perceptive and compassionate.
Written on Mar 27, 2026 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
Michelle is a wonderful listener and has been extremely helpful since we’ve started working together. I would highly recommend her as a therapist to anyone.
Written on Feb 17, 2026 after therapy with Michele for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I like her homework and approach.
Written on Feb 15, 2026 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Michele has been a brilliant support system in ways I didn't think were possible. She has a way of seeing past my explanations into exactly what I'm feeling, and more so WHY, even when I have a hard time voicing it. She asks the right questions and gives me encouragements and advice exactly where I need it. Where some help has been forced on me, Michele has been a WELCOMED part of my journey. I could not recommend her more!
Written on Jan 28, 2026 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Michele is a an expert in her field and I am so grateful for her knowledge, trust, and guidance. I have been a patient of hers for a few years now and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning addictions
Michele has been an amazing therapist for me and has been very open minded about the issues I face. She has helped me out of one of the darkest points of my life.
Written on Dec 07, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I believe she understands my issues so far; there's a lot to come. I'm comfortable with her handling of my concerns. Very personable and intelligent.
Written on Nov 21, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Michele is extremely respectful and understanding. She is calm and validates my feelings. I would highly recommend her to anyone struggling with their mental health.
Written on Jun 21, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michele has been very responsive. She is easy to talk to and I feel like she understands what I'm struggling with on a deep level. I have felt very comfortable so far.
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Satisfied so far
Written on Jun 04, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Very helpful!
Written on Mar 30, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michele is a smart, thoughtful, and empathetic therapist. She seems to get to the heart of the matter quickly and provide excellent advice.
Written on Feb 25, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
I was hesitant to try BetterHelp as I’ve ended up with some terrible counselors in the past, basically just scheduling with anyone accepting new patients. It never felt like you had a choice whether you liked your counselor or not because they are so limited. I was so very happy when I was matched with Michele. She really listens to me. She helps me work through troublesome situations. She offers me tools and further reading, etc., to help me on my mental health journey. We often even have laughs together which is so nice after what can often be heavy conversations.
It helps my anxiety greatly to know that I can message Michele between appointments if I’m really struggling.
This is the first time I have felt truly heard and understood. I am very grateful. I tried BetterHelp.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s the best
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Michele has helped me greatly. She is compassionate and understanding, and very easy to talk to. I trust her infinitely.
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
She’s awesome!
Written on Sep 08, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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
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
She is patient, calm, personable and listens well. She offers gentle suggestions and provides homework sheets in areas where I need work.
Provides affirmations that encourage me.
Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Michele for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Michele is awesome, easy to talk to, and has been extremely helpful over the last months. I can not recommend her highly enough!
Written on Dec 15, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It has been very helpful to be able to speak honestly and with confidentiality about issues that are concerning to me.
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Although I have just started, I really do feel supported and heard by my therapist. I feel confident that she will help me sort through some issues. I’m especially pleased that we live in the same geographic area and share a similar background.
After months of trying to find someone who is taking on new patients, I was about to give up. It really is a great platform.
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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