Michelle LeMay
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.
My expertise is in psychoeducational testing and diagnosis of learning disabilities.
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.
First session
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!
Strengths
After getting to know my clients, I choose 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.
Ideal clients
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.
Origin story
As a young child, I was told I had the "gift of gab". I enjoy getting to know people and learning about their life experiences. I bring a unique wealth of personal experience to my clients. I struggled as a child with learning challenges, anxiety, and depression. I managed to cope on my own and wished I had someone to help guide me through the times that felt heavy. These experiences inspired me to be for others what I wished I had myself.
Treatment methods
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.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- MassachusettsLicense LMHC10005197