Hello! My name is Diane Michalakis. I am a psychotherapist, and credentialed with a LMSW - Licensed Master's of Social Work. I have worked with clients in a wide range of concerns including depression, self esteem, interpersonal relationships, and severe mental issues (such as individuals with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia, or acute Bipolar symptoms).
I believe that if one wishes to take the opportunity of self awareness, understanding of situations, and acceptance of others, one may be on the road to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
As the needs and resources of an individual vary, my therapy approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Faith Based Treatment. And in the wise words of Fred Rogers, "Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary".
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Intellectual Disability, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Paranoia, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
MI LMSW 6801057719
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tula Diane Michalakis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Talking with Tula has made a huge difference for me during a difficult time in my life
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Tula Diane for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Diane is both perceptive and warm, I feel safe (from her understanding comments, clear care and smile) to articulate exactly where I'm at, which can take a hot minute! At the end of it Diane has intuited not just what I've expressed but the needs underlying it and is ready with a prompt or gentle suggestion. I've found these are barely ever short of bang-on in their insights, often challenging gently the way I'd been viewing myself and others to great effect!
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Tula Diane for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues