Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 4 more.
Michelle Asbeck
(she/her)
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About me
For the past 16 years, I have had the privilege of helping people navigate the complicated, messy, and often deeply meaningful work of understanding themselves. I believe therapy can be a place to slow down-to step outside of the noise and begin taking a more examined look at your life, your patterns, your relationships and the choices you've been making. My approach is grounded in the belief that our minds and nervous system are constantly trying to protect us. Many of the patterns that can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, disconnected or overwhelmed once served an important purpose. I am interested in helping you understand why these patterns developed, what they may be trying to communicate and whether they still serve you in the life you're living now. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness practices. I don't believe there is one right way to do therapy, so our work will be collaborative and tailored to you.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is a chance to slow down and begin making sense of what brought you to therapy. We'll talk about what your experiencing, what feels difficult now and what you hope could be different. I'll also want to understand the bigger picture-your history, relationships, patterns, strengthens and experiences that have shaped you. You don't need to arrive with everything figured out. We will work together to identify what matters most and begin developing a clearer understanding of where you feel stuck and where you want to go.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe therapy does not have to be entirely serious to be meaningful. There is room for humor, curiosity and even a little laughter alongside the hard work. While I will always be an active listener, I also participate in therapy by joining in to reflect, observe and compassionately challenge. My hope is that therapy becomes a space where you can better understand yourself, feel more grounded in your choices and develop the freedom to respond to life rather than simply react to it.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Starting therapy can bring a mix of emotions. I want to create a space that makes you feel safe, seen and comfortable to begin to explore the reasons that led you to therapy. To start to learn ways to understand and manage the symptoms of depression, anxiety and/or trauma you may be experiencing and to set goals of what you want your life to look like in the future. I want to foster a sense of curiosity and compassion to help you on your healing journey.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Identifies as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Massachusetts
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Cash - $150 per session
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help you identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, depression or low self-esteem. Together we will look at the connection between your thoughts, emotions and behaviors and build practical tools to help you feel more in control, confident and capable in your daily life.
Psychodynamic
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, which means we will explore how your past experiences-especially your early relationships-may be influence your present thoughts, emotions and patterns. Together we will bring unconscious beliefs and emotions into awareness, helping you develop deeper insight and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Trauma Informed Care
I offer a trauma-informed space where your story is hear at your own pace. Using an integrative approach that draws from somatic awareness, mindfulness, and attachment based therapist, I help clients gently reconnect with their sense of safety, resilience and inner strength. Together we will work to reduce symptoms like anxiety, dissociation, or emotional overwhelm, while building skills for grounding and self-compassion.
Humanistic
There is so much to your whole being, I like to join with clients to tap into innate strengths and abilities to heal and grow.
Mind-body approach
I like to help people understand their window of tolerance, to start to learn skills to gain more control over shifting your energy to a place that feels safer.
2 ratings with written reviews
June 18, 2025
In the first meeting she came off as a very genuine person and easy to connect with. Looking forward to working with her
Verified client, age 45-54
May 28, 2025
Michelle has been great. I have never participated in therapy before and started to explore it a few months ago. I was discouraged as the first therapist I met with was not very interactive. Then I found Michelle, she has been great since the first time meeting- explaining what to expect in sessions. She is very interactive and engaging, asking clarifying questions and giving good feedback and tips to try in between sessions.