Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 22 insurances. Specializes in ADHD and 3 more.
(she/her)
Hi, I’m Michelle. If you feel overwhelmed, disorganized, stuck in procrastination, or frustrated that everyday tasks seem harder than they should, you’re not alone, and you’re not lazy or broken. I specialize in helping adults with ADHD, including those who are newly diagnosed, have lived with ADHD for years, or are beginning to wonder whether ADHD may explain some of their struggles. Together, we explore how ADHD may affect the way you think, feel, function, relate to others, and navigate everyday life. My approach is warm, collaborative, practical, and strengths-based. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, psychoeducation, and executive-functioning support to help reduce shame, increase self-understanding, and build practical tools that fit your life and the way your brain works. When appropriate, I may also incorporate EMDR to address distressing experiences, chronic shame, or negative beliefs that have developed through years of criticism, rejection, or feeling misunderstood. My work is also shaped by personal experience with ADHD, which has provided additional perspective alongside my professional training. This combination allows me to approach clients with both clinical expertise and an appreciation for the nuanced ways ADHD can affect daily life. My goal is to help you feel more confident, capable, and supported in creating a life that works with your brain rather than against it. For clients who would like to incorporate their faith into therapy, I also offer Christian counseling in a supportive and natural way.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you are unsure what to expect. My goal is to make your first session feel welcoming, supportive, and collaborative. We will spend time getting to know one another, discussing what brought you to therapy, and exploring the concerns that are affecting your daily life. You may already have an ADHD diagnosis, or you may be wondering whether ADHD could help explain some of the patterns and challenges you have experienced. Together, we will look at your history, symptoms, strengths, current functioning, and goals to develop a clearer understanding of your needs. We will also begin creating a personalized plan for therapy and discuss how we can work together moving forward. There is no pressure to have everything figured out or to share everything during the first session. You do not need to prepare or worry about saying the “right” thing. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, understood, and more hopeful about the path ahead.
One of my greatest strengths is helping clients make sense of their experiences. Many adults with ADHD have spent years feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or believing they simply weren't trying hard enough. I enjoy helping clients understand how ADHD affects the brain so they can replace self-criticism with self-awareness and self-compassion. I combine evidence-based therapy with practical, real-world strategies that clients can begin using in their everyday lives. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, I work collaboratively to help each client discover systems and approaches that fit their unique strengths, challenges, and goals. Clients often describe my style as warm, supportive, and easy to talk to while also appreciating that our sessions are practical and goal-oriented. My aim is for clients to leave each session feeling understood, encouraged, and equipped with new insight and tools they can apply between sessions.
My ideal client is an adult who feels overwhelmed, scattered, stuck, or frustrated by patterns that seem difficult to change. They may struggle with focus, motivation, organization, time awareness, follow-through, emotional regulation, relationships, self-esteem, or managing the demands of everyday life. Some clients come to therapy wondering whether ADHD may help explain their experiences, while others already have a diagnosis and want support understanding how ADHD affects them as an individual. Many have spent years blaming themselves, feeling misunderstood, or believing they should be able to manage things more easily. I enjoy working with clients who want to better understand their ADHD brain, reduce shame, and develop practical strategies that fit their strengths, needs, and real-life responsibilities. You do not need to have everything figured out or feel completely ready for change. We can begin wherever you are and work together toward greater confidence, self-understanding, and a more manageable daily life.
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
NC State Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, develop more balanced ways of thinking, and practice practical strategies for managing symptoms and responding differently to challenges. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.
I use psychoeducation to help clients better understand ADHD and the many ways it can affect attention, motivation, emotions, relationships, self-esteem, and daily functioning. Many adults have spent years blaming themselves for difficulties they did not realize were connected to ADHD. By learning about current research and recognizing how ADHD shows up in their own lives, clients can replace shame and self-criticism with greater understanding and self-compassion. Together, we use this knowledge to identify strengths, build practical strategies, and create changes that work with the ADHD brain rather than against it.
I use mindfulness-based techniques to help clients develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and patterns without judgment. For adults with ADHD, mindfulness can be a valuable tool for improving emotional regulation, reducing overwhelm, increasing self-awareness, and responding more intentionally rather than reacting impulsively. I integrate mindfulness in practical, approachable ways that can be incorporated into everyday life rather than expecting clients to maintain lengthy meditation practices.
As an EMDR-trained therapist, I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when it is clinically appropriate and aligned with a client's goals. While EMDR is well known for treating trauma, I also use it to help clients process distressing experiences, chronic shame, and negative core beliefs that may have developed through years of criticism, rejection, or feeling misunderstood. My approach is individualized, and I carefully determine whether EMDR is the right fit based on each client's needs, readiness, and treatment goals.
1 rating with written reviews
February 17, 2026
Great first session. Looking forward to the next one!