Michelle began her journey as a clinician after receiving her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College in 2003. Michelle has over 10 years of experience working with individual, family and adolescent populations utilizing an eclectic approach of therapy modalities. Michelle began working toward her licensure to become a LCSW while being employed as a Medical Social Worker working in the field of Hospice for four years utilizing medical, holistic and social models. Michelle has over 10 years of experience working in the addiction field.
She is a firm believer in empowering individuals and families who may be struggling with addiction and other issues, as well as managing the myriad of other dynamics often associated with helping family members who are affected by their loved ones addiction or struggles in life. Michelle’s other areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, emotional wellness, goal oriented therapies and trauma treatment. Michelle enjoys helping people navigate through their worlds with the intention to achieve a happier and healthier ways of living.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder
