acknowledge your struggles, unpack and heal your traumas and celebrate successes (big AND small!) along the way.
acknowledge your struggles, unpack and heal your traumas and celebrate successes (big AND small!) along the way.
That I believe your story matters. We are all a sum total of our experiences thus far and that journey is integral to live a full, connected life.
Together we will get to the very root of what has been causing pain and suffering, so that we can better understand you, increase self-compassion and push you to be your most authentic self.
Together we will get to the very root of what has been causing pain and suffering, so that we can better understand you, increase self-compassion and push you to be your most authentic self.
I use a multitude of techniques that integrate your personal spirituality, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative exposure therapy, brainspotting as well as holistic approaches to heal your mind, body and spirit. Every part of your being matters.
Michelle is passionate about working with folx who feel like they are “not good enough”. We can work together to help you learn to trust, like and love yourself for who you are and not your productivity.
Michelle is passionate about working with folx who feel like they are “not good enough”. We can work together to help you learn to trust, like and love yourself for who you are and not your productivity.
Michelle utilizes an integrative approach with curiosity, care, compassion and humor. She/they weaves together components of EDMR, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, somatic work and mindfulness for customized care.
Strive to understand and validate your experiences, nurture a resilient sense of self, and take action steps towards positive change.
Strive to understand and validate your experiences, nurture a resilient sense of self, and take action steps towards positive change.
It is rooted in connection and collaboration with my clients. I use an attachment-focused, trauma-informed lens to support you in understanding your experiences and fostering belief in yourself. Expect some humor and laughter as well!
Explore the underlying causes of anxiety, developmental disruptors, family or origin concerns, race/identity as it relates to transracial/transnational adoption, communication and relationship skills to help you deepen your connections to others.
Explore the underlying causes of anxiety, developmental disruptors, family or origin concerns, race/identity as it relates to transracial/transnational adoption, communication and relationship skills to help you deepen your connections to others.
I approach therapy as a space to be curious and support your needs as they come up. I do not have a formula or required plans; rather, we take it one session at a time and support whatever you need at the time.