Healing the Roots of the Self
I am a licensed therapist with 15 years of professional work experience across California, Massachusetts, and Nevada.
My primary focus is on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and deep Shadow Work. I believe true healing comes from more than just symptom management; it requires the courage to uncover and heal the roots of our challenges, such as trauma, anxiety, addiction, and low self-esteem. I teach powerful tools for managing day-to-day symptoms using integrated approaches like CBT, DBT, and Somatic Therapy, but my core mission is to facilitate lasting, foundational change.
I believe you are the expert of your story, possessing many strengths that will assist you in overcoming what challenges you. It takes immense courage to seek a more fulfilling life, and I am here to support and empower you on that journey.
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with grief and loss, Sleeping disorders, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
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I really enjoy the sessions with Michelle. She’s zeroed in on the critical items to discuss and gave me great options to improve my health.
Written on Oct 16, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Michelle is amazing! I have a lot of trust issues when it comes to therapy, partially why I avoided it for so long, but she’s the only therapist I’ve ever trusted! She understands me and she challenges me. Best therapist ever!
Written on Sep 14, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Refreshing, respectful, and thoughtful
Written on Sep 09, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Simply the best!
Written on Sep 02, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
She's been really amazing! I feel like she wants to see me be better and she remembers the things we talk about.
Written on Jul 25, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
From the first day of meeting with Michelle, I immediately knew I made the right decision to get help. She has helped me in so many way with just a few short sessions and is helping me take the steps to bettering myself. She knows how to comfort while also correcting toxic ways of thinking and validates me throughout the whole session. I’ve already felt a great impact on my life from meeting with her and I plan to continue seeing her and improving on myself.
Written on Jul 24, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle is compassionate and understands family therapy. I completely trust her and think she is great at what she does.
Written on Jul 09, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Shes been absolutely amazing
Written on Jun 19, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Uses the most current and effective methods of therapy, I’ve been able to cope a little better after only 3 sessions, and my mind is a lot lighter than it was. I’m looking forward to our work together on my mental wellbeing!
Written on May 02, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle is amazing and I love meeting with her!!
Written on May 01, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I love my first session she is amazing
Written on Apr 25, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
Michelle is very experienced and has a variety of approaches to find what works best for you. I highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Michelle is thoughtful and supportive and intellectually curious, which I especially appreciate. I can tell that she would be great with a lot of different types of clients, and I really appreciate that she truly listens to me and tries to understand how I think and feel about things.
Written on Mar 11, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She was reliable and reassuring. She got me.
Written on Feb 08, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Very satisfied and helpful
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Very good
Written on Jan 05, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She does a great job explaining alot of the psychological terms and ideas. I come from a background where we did not grow up with an importance in that. It is great to talk to Michelle and get get thoughts and ideas on how things work. She explains very well and easy for me to understand and follow.
Written on Dec 24, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Michelle is the ultimate when it comes to understanding and helping think of alternate ways to reframe a situation.
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year on issues concerning addictions, and coping with life changes
Michelle had been my therapist for about 10 months now I think, I really enjoy our sessions and talking with her, she has always been helpful, supportive and encouraging.
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Michelle is doing a great job. I like her very much. She has given me some great insights.
Written on Oct 26, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
I have been working with Michelle for a while now, and I never feel like I am talking to a therapist. I feel like I am talking to a friend who makes me feel comfortable and helps me see things from different perspectives. Many aspects of our professional backgrounds align, and I knew from day 1 that I was matched with the exact person who could understand exactly what I was going through. I feel seen and heard when I speak to her, which is a foreign feeling for me, but greatly appreciated. She provides the exact support I need without beating around the bush, and I could not recommend Michelle enough!
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
It didn't take Michelle long to figure me out. With patience and a bit of persistence on both sides we are on this amazing journey of my discovery.
I am a little reluctant to share her magic for fear that I won't find an appointment anymore but...it's ok she needs to be shared to help others as well .
Thank you Michelle ? ? so far, can't wait to see what is around the corner ?.
Written on Oct 05, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I would recommend better help soley because of Michelle Varady. She has helped me tremendously. She's the best.
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Michelle is a fantastic Therapist. It’s rare to meet a person that understands a stranger the way she does.
Highly recommend her for anyone struggling with anxiety, grief, depression or the difficulties of Life. ❤️
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
It was very nice to meet Michelle on my first session. She was on time, attentive and I felt like she asked the right questions to help me with understanding myself better. I look forward to working with her.
Written on Jun 28, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and grief
Michelle is wonderful and I am so blessed that I was paired with her. Would not want it any other way.
Written on May 26, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The best therapist I've had. She's honest, tells it as it is while being compassionate, and gives me work to do and helps me reach deep inside of my thoughts and feelings and checks up on me via messages on the app. Honestly, I had given up on therapy until I met her!
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coaching
I have been working with her for months now and she is great, she knows what shes doing and has helped me through a lot in the time i have been going to her.
Written on May 09, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
She is amazing at what she does. I learned a lot about myself. I really felt like she was there to help me and be on my side without judgment. Highly recommend!!!
Written on Mar 29, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Michelle has been such a big help in my journey of healing. She’s very patient and understanding which has made me feel very comfortable and secure.
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I love my therapist
Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
As someone who’s never been to therapy before, I have to say being assigned to Michelle seems like it was meant to be. She is very genuine and honest with you and makes you understand you are not alone. For those needing someone to understand and help you get through what you’re going through I truly recommend Michelle. I look forward to being a better happier version of myself! Thank you Michelle for taking the time to help me.
Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Michelle is AMAZING!! She isn't judgemental at all, she listens to me, and it's there to help me navigate through my issues in life. I'd take Michelle as my therapist a trillion times over!!!
Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Very thorough and genuine. Hard to find. I like her!
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Michelle is a very insightful, intelligent and intuitive therapist. Her caring is genuine and her follow up is timely. I really feel safe with her.
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties
michelle has helped me so much while being my therapist. i went from feeling so lonely and hopeless to being at peace and building better connections with the people around me.
Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Helping me everyday with my challenges and really cares for me as her own. She’s helping me to understand who I am with out drugs and alcohol.
Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
She’s so understanding and very good with problem solving. I can tell she has a lot of experience and education. She makes me think of things in a different way while also providing good coping mechanisms
Written on Jan 05, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very kind and understanding of what I am going through. She makes me feel safe. She is also available if I have any questions and does not take long to respond which I really appreciate.
Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes
She’s very professional but also able to make me feel comfortable with telling her my problems. I was struggling to find a therapist on better help that I clicked with but once I switched to Michelle I felt 10x better!
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle is absolutely amazing super professional lots of great ideas listens to how and what I need and then alter the therapy accordingly couldn’t ask for a better therapist
Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Michelle is the best therapist that I’ve worked with. She makes me feel heard and seen. She’s extremely knowledgeable, and has great insight in what’s happening. She’s been extremely supportive and hands on through this whole experience and I feel SO lucky I found her.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
I have to say Michele is fantastic. Wonderful and fabulous. She’s actually one of the first therapist that I’ve been to that knows what she’s talking about and knows how to approach the situation and that’s what I love that about her. ☺️
Written on Dec 07, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and eating disorders
Michelle is very caring, she listens to me and offers the best advice possible I’ve been working with her for two weeks and I can already see improvement.
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Michelle is insightful, attentive and intelligent. I feel comfortable speaking with her and look forward to our sessions.
Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Michelle is a blessing and I got very lucky getting matched with her as my therapist. She’s smart and caring and always knows what I’m going to say before I even say it. Even a few sessions in she’s already helping me feel 10x better.
Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Michelle has been great to work with.
Written on Nov 28, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She's absolutely amazing
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
It’s still very new and early but so far she’s been very attentive and available and has lots of tools and advice to offer.
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Michelle takes the time to listen to me and validate how I am feeling, but the real work is happening when she challenges me to think and come outside of my comfort zone. This is causing me to create change which follows peace and clarity as a the end result. I leave sessions feeling like I can implement changes and have hope. I am forever grateful I was matched with Michelle.
Written on Nov 09, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and intimacy-related issues
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