Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence and 10 more.
(she/her)
I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping people navigate life’s challenges and find meaningful growth along the way. I serve individuals and families facing difficult transitions, healing from past experiences, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. By utilizing a strengths-based CBT approach, I help you identify unhelpful patterns while building on your inherent resources to foster empowerment. My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you can develop the clarity and resilience needed to improve your self-esteem and achieve your personal goals.
Our initial session is a time for us to meet and discuss what brings you to therapy and what you hope to accomplish our time during our together. This meeting serves as a foundation to ensure our therapeutic partnership is a strong clinical fit for your needs and that you feel comfortable with my approach. Most importantly, this is a space for you to feel heard and supported as we begin to identify your goals and discuss effective ways to help you move forward.
What stands out about my approach is the integration of clinical precision with a warm, supportive perspective. My background in trauma-informed care, program management, and medical social work allows me to look beyond a single diagnosis to see the whole person and the unique circumstances you are navigating. This experience has shown me that even in the most overwhelming situations, people possess an incredible capacity for resilience. My role goes beyond providing a supportive space; I specialize in helping you tap into that internal strength while providing a structured environment to challenge the unhelpful thought patterns that keep you stuck. By providing specific cognitive tools and guidance, I help you regain your sense of agency and help you turn your readiness for change into lasting, measurable results.
I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges and find meaningful growth along the way. If you’re ready to put in the work to make a change, even if you aren’t quite sure how to start, we will work well together. I specialize in partnering with individuals who have the willingness to show up for themselves but need a compassionate, structured space to turn that readiness into action. Whether you are navigating a major life transition or trying to break free from long-standing patterns, you don’t have to figure it out alone. My goal is to provide the practical support and tools you need to build on your existing strengths and foster lasting self-esteem. If you are ready to invest in your future and commit to the process of growth, I am here to help you make that a reality.
I identify as
Cash - $180 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
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
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
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions through structured problem-solving and cognitive reframing. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented, focusing on aligning thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve measurable growth.
Strength-Based
Using a strengths-based approach to therapy I help clients identify their strengths and resources to empower them to make changes that foster meaningful growth and build self-esteem.
6 ratings with written reviews
March 28, 2026
Michelle is the one therapist I have had the pleasure to work with who wasn’t just regurgitating what I’ve said right back to me. She is an active listener, seems concerned for my concerns and has gone out of her way to help me in a manner I’d needed to be helped. She is not generic native personalized guidance and assistance when and where I need her help. I couldn’t be happier with any therapist than I do with Michelle. I’m grateful to have found a therapist like her. I enjoy our sessions.
March 16, 2026
Michelle is awesome! So glad I found her. She listens, shows care and concern. Gives great thoughtful advice or solutions to help through tough situations. Very genuine even funny at times. She brings me out of my comfort zone and helps me to open up. I really appreciate her warm spirit and gentle, kind words. Never dismissive and always very compassionate. Highly recommend!
March 6, 2026
Michelle allowed me a space to open up and tell my complex convoluted story and was actively listening and putting a timeline in place because I’m currently all overt the place as so much has happened I usually don’t know where to begin.