Hi, I'm Michele. I hope to meet you. It can be overwhelming to find a therapist who is a good fit - made harder when you may already be overwhelmed by the very reason you are seeking therapy in the first place! I know, I’ve been on the other side myself as a client. As a clinician, I partner with you to learn what your goals are for therapy. It’s very important to me that you feel seen, heard and understood; this relationship is the foundation of therapy. I came to this work during mid-life, after years in the private sector in consulting and software high-tech, which gives me a unique perspective. My own experiences with mid-life and navigating life's challenges, and losses have inspired my focus to support adults through difficult times; these dark times are often when we have the opportunity to grow and evolve if we pay attention! I bring a strength-based framework to my practice, encouraging us to get curious about what's working, what's right with you and your inherent gifts and strengths. While we work together to build self-awareness and gain insights, the hard work of therapy is often about making adjustments, building coping skills, focusing on what's in our control, so we can stay engaged in life and our relationships, through the ups and downs.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session is typically longer and it may take 2 sessions to get to know each other, see if it's a good fit. The first session is me, as provider, asking more questions to understand you and your unique needs and goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Prior to private practice, I worked as a therapist in schools supporting students and families; and in hospice, primarily bereavement and grief counseling. I bring almost fifteen years of pre-therapy work (in the private sector) to my practice which has given me a unique perspective. I've been practicing in private practice for the last four years.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Parents, young adults, adults in transition, navigating family challenges, health issues, aging parents, mood issues, stress management, habit change
About Michele Andrew
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am a Level 1 TEAM (Dr. David Burns) CBT Certified provider. CBT explores our thinking and automatic thoughts to understand how they impact our feelings and behaviors. We feel and experience the world based on our thinking.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented approach that stems from traditional behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Clients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions and thoughts and, instead, accept that these deeper feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving forward in their lives. With this understanding, clients begin to accept their hardships and commit to making necessary changes in their behavior, regardless of what is going on in their lives and how they feel about it.