Hi, I'm Michelle
Reaching out for support is a brave step and I'm honored to walk alongside you as you begin this journey toward healing and growth.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering therapy for adults both virtually and in person. I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out for support is an act of strength, and it's the first step toward building the life you deserve.
How I Approach Therapy
I believe therapy is a collaborative space where you are seen, heard, and supported as your whole self. My role is to meet you where you are and help guide you along your journey as you reconnect to self with compassion and curiosity.
My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, intuition, and empowerment. I believe healing happens when we create safety within ourselves when we reconnect to the parts of us that have always been strong, even through the hardest seasons. I'm not a therapist who sits back silently; I'm right there with you - listening deeply, reflecting what I see, gently challenging the beliefs that no longer serve you, and holding space for you to rediscover your own resilience.
Together, we’ll explore the stories you’ve learned to carry in your mind, body, and nervous system. Especially the ones shaped by past wounds, survival patterns, and self-protection. Through a warm, collaborative approach, we’ll work to build insight, deepen self-compassion, and expand the way you see yourself and your experiences. I integrate top down and bottom up approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, IFS-informed parts work, somatic awareness, and strengths-based practices to help you move from self-blame toward self-trust, from fear toward steadiness, and from pain toward growth.
The Healing Journey
Healing is a process of unlearning the beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you, and building new, healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and connecting to yourself.
Healing with me isn’t about "fixing" you because you were never broken. It's about helping you return to yourself before all the conditioning from childhood previous relationships or life experiences took you away from self. I will support you to reclaim your self-trust, realign with your true values, and step into the life you've always been capable of living.
Professional Experience
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals across many stages of life, and every story has deepened my belief in our capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
This diverse experience has taught me that healing is not linear it’s a process of honoring both our struggles and our strengths as we move toward greater connection, resilience, and peace.
In addition to my work as a therapist, I bring years of experience supporting individuals through major life transitions, healing from trauma, navigating infertility challenges, and rebuilding self-esteem. My professional journey across hospitals, mental health centers, and community care settings has strengthened my commitment to a holistic, compassionate approach to emotional healing.