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 (mental health and substance abuse). I specialize in working with adults with depression, anxiety, grief, and complicated grief as well as with issues with trauma, communication, confidence and identity issues.
My approach is to meet my patients where they are and to walk them forward to where they would like to be. We work together to develop skills and habits that allow for a better quality of life.
My primary therapeutic treatment approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 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.
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.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VT LCMHC 068.0134126
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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
Michele is smart, sharp and with-it. She can focus on my issues and doesn't waste time. She's provided valuable feedback and suggestions. I would like to continue to work with Michele.
Written on May 08, 2025 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
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