Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 34 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Grief, Life Transitions and 7 more.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in CT, SC and VA, nationally certified counselor (NCC), certified life coach, yoga instructor, and Reiki practitioner/master, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), integrative wellness (mind, body, spirit), mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and solution-focused approaches to support your growth. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and designed to empower you to move forward with resilience and confidence. Let’s work together to help you feel more like yourself and create a life you’re excited to live.
Each session is tailored to your unique needs and designed to empower you to move forward with resilience and confidence. Let’s work together to help you feel more like yourself and create a life you’re excited to live.
As a therapist specializing in inner growth, rejuvenation, healing, and resilience, I provide compassionate support toward empowerment. With expertise, I guide clients in exploring their deeper selves, discovering meaning, and fostering purpose. Emphasizing renewal, I assist in navigating challenges and building resilience. Together, we create a nurturing space for self-exploration, expansion, and profound healing. Let's embark on a transformative journey toward holistic well-being and lasting revitalization. In therapy, you can expect a compassionate and balanced approach as we address anxiety, grief/loss, and life transitions. We will utilize evidence-based tools like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to explore and challenge anxious thoughts, helping you regain a sense of control. When working with grief/loss, I will provide a safe and supportive space for you to express your emotions and find meaning in your experience. Additionally, during life transitions, we will focus on building resilience and developing effective coping strategies. Throughout, I'll provide empathy and understanding, tailoring sessions to your unique needs. Together, we'll navigate these challenges, fostering healing and personal growth.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Is anxiety, grief, or life transitions making it hard to move forward? Do you find yourself questioning your next steps, feeling unmotivated, or struggling to regain your sense of purpose? Life can feel uncertain and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can chart a path toward healing, clarity, and meaningful change. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
In my therapeutic practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower clients to identify and reframe negative thought patterns, fostering healthier behaviors and emotional well-being. With 30 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Connecticut, I blend traditional CBT techniques with holistic approaches, including mindfulness and somatic healing, to address anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. This comprehensive methodology supports clients in achieving greater self-awareness and lasting positive change.
In my practice, I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences, including those related to anxiety, grief, and past trauma. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based approach that allows clients to reprocess distressing memories and beliefs, transforming them into more adaptive, positive thoughts. By engaging both the mind and body, EMDR helps clients reduce emotional distress and build resilience. I work collaboratively with each individual, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their memories and feelings at their own pace, leading to profound emotional healing and growth.
My approach integrates DBT skills to support adults in easing anxiety, navigating grief, and building resilience during life changes.
5 ratings with written reviews
January 20, 2026
What initially led me to choose Michelle is the amount of experience and what she specializes in. She was very warm, personable, and helpful in understanding my problems. I felt very comfortable opening up to her and cannot wait to work together on growing a better future!
September 17, 2025
Michelle is great at what she does. I have a tough time talking about feelings, and she is great at helping me open up and process my feelings. I always leave my sessions feeling much better than I did at the start. Super grateful for all of her help!
April 14, 2025
It was nice meeting you