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Michelle Edmond

LCSW, 6 years of experience

Intelligent
Open-minded
Warm
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with diverse populations providing compassionate and evidence based care to individuals, families, and groups navigating mental health issues, grief, life transitions, and trauma. In working together we will build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, and learn how to navigate challenges. My goal is to empower you and improve your overall wellbeing.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session we’ll start with introductions and our expectations. Discuss circumstances that brought you to therapy. Tailor goals to meet your needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Working with individuals and assisting them in identifying the origin of their challenges, behaviors, and patterns. Working together to create a treatment plan that is both realistic and measurable.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I primarily work with individuals 18y/o and older dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, any life transitions or stressors. I also work with families in improving communication and resolving conflict.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression

Other specialties

Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Older Adults
Parenting
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Substance Misuse

I identify as

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

With CBT thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. In practice identifying cognitive distortions, patterns, triggers. Teaching practical skills for regulating emotions and improve problem solving.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

With this modality recognizing & respecting the cultural backgrounds, identities and values of clients. In practice goal is to provide therapeutic environment that is inclusive, validating, and empowering.

Family Therapy

During assessment information about family structure, history, roles, and presenting problems will be gathered. Goal is to improve communication, relationships, and dynamics within a family unit.

Grief Therapy

Goal is to assist individuals process the emotional, psychological, and physical impact of loss. During therapy assessing nature of the loss, relationship with what was lost, cultural and religious beliefs. In addition to discussing current coping mechanisms.

Group Therapy

Supportive environment with small group of individuals that discuss common challenges, personal issues, and learn coping skills. Group therapy helps individuals realize they are not alone in their struggles, reduce isolation, create collaborative empathetic, and a safe environment.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Florida
Massachusetts

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Florida Blue
Anthem
Cash - $150 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
, 3 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

July 30, 2025

She’s very nice and helpful, a great listener

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 1 with Michelle