Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 10 more.
(she/her)
Navigating adulthood is hard. If you are finding yourself overwhelmed with stress and pressure from a life transition, relationships, your job, school, etc. or feel lost in figuring out who you are or who you want to be, I'm here to help. I will meet you where you are in your journey of adolescence, young adulthood and beyond and provide support and tools to cope with challenges, improve relationships, reframe your thoughts, and practice consistent self-care.
In our first session, I get to know my clients by reviewing the intake and understanding what the client hopes to address and improve in their lives. By the end of the first session, the client and I will have a mutual understanding of the goals we will focus on in our work together.
I work to build a meaningful connection with my clients and ensure they feel their feelings and experiences are valid. I aim to support my clients in living their lives aligned with their personal values.
I have primarily worked with young adults and adolescents focused on managing mood and anxiety symptoms and improving functioning through developing coping skills and strategies. Beyond working on the client's individual challenges, I help clients to improve relationships through a focus on communication skills so clients can feel more equipped and effective in expressing their feelings and needs with their loved ones.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I teach and coach clients through the use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) techniques and skills that connect thought and behavior changes. I utilize “homework” between sessions that includes tracking thoughts and behaviors, identifying and challenging distorted thinking patterns, reframing thoughts, and much more.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I utilize dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help patients manage intense emotions. Therapy sessions and “homework” may include specific use of mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance and emotion regulation strategies and skills that can help individuals change unhealthy behavior patterns and build healthier lives.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
With solution-focused therapy, I work with clients to identify solutions to their presenting problems by creating goals to improve specific areas of their lives or their daily functioning. Sessions begin by helping clients identify their values and strengths and may focus on managing stress, building healthy relationships, improving self-esteem or managing mood and anxiety symptoms that are negatively impacting daily functioning.
2 ratings with written reviews
May 14, 2026
Michelle is great. She is warm and gives great feedback.
September 17, 2025
From the first visit with Michelle til now therapy has been great. I’ve overcome a lot of obstacles and Michelle has been there every step of the way with no judgement. I feel comfortable talking with Michelle about everything.