Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 24 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders and 8 more.
Clients say this provider is
Hi! I'm Michelle. If you are tired of feeing anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or even confused about what to do next… I am here to help. I provide short term therapy that is designed to “lift the weight off your shoulder” within the first session. Many people only choose therapy when they are in crisis and need immediate relief. Together we will identify the source of destress and ways to reduce or eliminate it. This can be done in many ways, but the purpose is to find that way that helps YOU! By using your strengths and resources we will develop an action plan to enable you to use effective coping skills to gain and maintain emotional and mental balance long after you complete treatment. It’s important to know therapy isn’t just about helping you feel better, it’s about helping you Live Better. For the last twenty years, I have devoted myself to enhancing the well-being others. My flexibility has allowed me to engage in a range of positions, both volunteer and work related; thus, heightening my overall experience. I have been committed to empowering individuals with the tools to use their inner strength to overcome those stumbling blocks within.
By using your strengths and resources we will develop an action plan to enable you to use effective coping skills to gain and maintain emotional and mental balance long after you complete treatment.
CBT: Review cognitive restructuring by teaching the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Identify relevant automatic thoughts Reality Therapy: Reality therapy focuses on the present moment in an effort to create a better future. Solution focused: Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) places focus on a person's present and future circumstances and goals rather than past experiences.
My strength is listening and using the information to empower the person to make necessary changes to feel better about their present circumstance. I provide short term therapy that is designed to “lift the weight off your shoulder” within the first session. Many people only choose therapy when they are in crisis and need immediate relief. Together we will identify the source of destress and ways to reduce or eliminate it.
Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Christian Counseling
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
13 ratings with written reviews
July 8, 2026
Dr. Gressem is amazing. I'm always referring my family or friends to her. Very warm, open-minded, great guidance, listens very well, and humorous. She helps me through my weeks more than she knows! Thank you, Dr. Gressem :)
April 20, 2026
“I feel very optimistic about what I can become from working with Michelle. I was honest with her and felt comfortable enough to do so. Her feedback and questions were what I’ve been looking for since I started Growtherapy.
March 2, 2026
When I think of how scared I was to start therapy and the anxiety I had thinking of being judged. That quickly melted away as I met such a great Woman who not only listened and not judged lol. But helped me to put my life into perspective with grace and gratitude! And for that I am forever GRATEFUL!