I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with people in a busy HIV clinic in Chicago. I have provided care and support to people needing help throughout all stages of wellness and illness. I allow for a safe space for mental wellness to emerge when physical health is stabilized. I prefer to listen, hear where people are in their lives and offer a supportive presence while focusing on strengths. Relationships, mental health, physical wellness and patterns of behavior are some of the areas I like to discuss. I hope to help people find ease in their bodies and minds.
I work on mindfulness in all areas of my life and I hope to be able to share some time with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149008358
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Michelle has been one of the best therapists I have worked with. She listens and offers valuable feedback. Her expertise in mindfulness has helped me in my mindfulness journey.
Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She’s fantastic! So happy I met her
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes