Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and accepts 1 insurance. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 10 more.
(she/her)
Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Educational Psychologist, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children and families. I have two master's degrees in counseling psychology and school psychology. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, Autism, executive functioning disorders, trauma, and adjustment disorders. My expertise is working with teens and young adults as they transition through adolescence into adulthood. Additionally, I equally enjoy working with adults as they navigate life changes, including divorce, family struggles, and career changes. I also have a growing interest in sports psychology and working with student athletes.
In our first session together, we will spend time getting to know each other as I learn about what brings you to therapy. We will talk about your presenting concerns and the support I will provide. By the end of your session, we will have created a clear and focused goal to strive towards during our time together. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and explore your treatment options. I look forward to getting to know you!
I am most familiar with brief solution-focused therapy. However, after getting to know my clients, I pick the most appropriate therapeutic approach. I enjoy combining different approaches. I like CBT, ACT, and Narrative therapy the most, but I pull from a wide variety of therapy approaches to see what will work best with my clients. I often use Positive Psychotherapy and Psychoeducation to help my clients refocus their energy on their strengths, learn about their behavioral patterns, and bring balance to their everyday lives.
My passion is working with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing major life changes. I enjoy helping teens navigate the pressures of academics and social development. I provide psychoeducation as they navigate their journey towards adulthood when they are experiencing anxiety, depression, and high stress. I have a growing interest in sports psychology and in supporting elite student-athletes. Additionally, I enjoy working with adults going through life transitions and family issues such as divorce, strained family relationships, and major career changes. I have experience working with young children, teens, and those heading into retirement on a variety of issues. I enjoy goal setting with clients and helping them monitor their progress towards their goals. I strive to ensure my clients feel important and heard. I include them in our therapeutic work together and make sure they know they have control over their treatment.
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Other specialties
ADHD
Autism
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Learning Disabilities
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
I identify as
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Massachusetts
Harvard Pilgrim
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I integrate various ACT concepts into therapy sessions. I often combine this approach with other therapeutic modalities. I've been using ACT within the past year.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I integrate CBT strategies into almost all of my therapy sessions. I find reframing thoughts can be very powerful.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I've used DBT for clients who struggle the most with talk therapy. I often combine DBT with psychoeducation to help my clients better understand how the mind and body are connected.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I briefly review Mindfulness strategies with clients and provided modeling when needed. I often combine ACT and Mindfulness during sessions.
Psychoeducation
I use psychoeducation in all of my treatment plans. It is essential for clients to understand why they are experiences the challenges they are facing and provide related facts so clients can make informed decisions.
1 rating with written reviews
June 10, 2026
I trust Michelle.