The COVID-19 pandemic has been such a stressful time. Many people are faced with life transitions that they did not expect. Having to finally address issues that were pushed away for years and accompanied by an overwhelming feeling of stress, it is truly a mental health pandemic we are in. The amount of people that are reaching out to therapists has skyrocketed in the last year. You are not alone in realizing that therapy isn’t only an option, but possibly a necessity. It’s more needed now than ever, and being able to recognize that is the first step towards living your best life free of the baggage of your past and problems. 

Through active and committed participation in therapy, I help my clients recognize where the problems are and work with them to implement effective solutions. I identify patterns in my client’s life where they are continually running into the same problems and trying to apply the same solution that never has worked and never will. Through addressing these unhealthy patterns, I foster behavioral and cognitive changes so instead of living a life driven by unconscious reactions, clients can live life consciously and intentionally. 

I am a graduate from Wayne State University’s Counseling Psychology Master’s program and I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. The issues that I help my clients with are anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, family conflict, conflict resolution, spirituality, existential issues, and LGBTQIA issues. I use theoretical approaches of Imago therapy and psychodynamic therapy, which focus on an individual’s upbringing and primary relationships early in life, along with a solution-focused Cognitive-Behavioral approach. I also utilize psycho-education so that my clients learn how to help themselves and are not solely dependent on the therapist for change. 

I am able to accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and also dedicate a portion of my practice to people in need of reduced-fee or pro bono services. I speak English and Spanish.

I can help you navigate the challenges of life. You might be in pain or you might be in a good place and want to move to a better place. Whatever your desire, I can help you move where you want to go. I have endured challenges myself and have moved to a very peaceful place. This has taught me a huge number of ways that I can help you to move to where you want to go. I can help you with whatever you are looking for. 

I have helped many people in pain from anxiety, from depression, from medical illness, and from a wide variety of different challenges. Whatever it is, this wide variety of experiences has taught me a large number of ways that I can help you!

Are you scared, fearful and isolating from everyone? Are you feeling lost, unable to eat or sleep? Do you struggle with trust, intimacy or expressing your emotions? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I'm so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here. I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you're struggling with Anxiety, Marital Issues / Infidelity /Sex, or Depression, it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey. I have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I understand no two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. We will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address those issues with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you've always wanted. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Clinical Supervisor. I have worked with individuals, families, couples and co-facilitated groups. Practiced in various settings such as: outpatient, in-home, day treatments and private practice. I'm culturally experienced per living in Singapore, Shanghai and Nice, Fr. and licensed in five states: Minnesota, Kansas, Indiana, Texas, and Michigan. 

I believe that the purpose of therapy is to help people gain the confidence they need to overcome the challenges in their lives. More often than not, we already possess

the skills and knowledge we need to cultivate change, but could benefit from the guidance and support of an objective professional to confidently apply them. At the end of the day, I believe that happiness and fulfillment is in reach for all of us.

I enjoy helping individuals and families find practical solutions to their problems, while maximizing their innate strengths and abilities. I strive to create a collaborative working relationships with my clients built on mutual respect and understanding. My approach emphasizes personal empowerment and authenticity with an underlying

belief that we are the authors of our own stories. 

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My ideal clients are individuals and families who are ready to take control of their lives and gain freedom from the painful emotions and difficult life experiences that

keep them from thriving.

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Michelle earned her Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School of professional psychology. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults of various backgrounds dealing with PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, grief + loss, and attachment difficulties. She uses an eclectic approach stemmed from a psychodynamic lens that is also derived using CBT, DBT, and strengths-based orientations. Michelle promotes change by utilizing a trauma-formed perspective and support through empathy, support, and meeting the client where they are at in the therapeutic process.