Who am I?

Hi, I’m Michelle a licensed mental health counselor who is currently practicing in Massachusetts and Vermont. I went into this field because I had a wonderful counselor growing up and she inspired me to go into this line of work. I live in Massachusetts with my spouse and two children, so I can understand the demands of being a working parent, the toll of the mental load, and the struggle to find time to help/heal ourselves(sometimes a dye job just won’t cut it!). However, if we don’t prioritize our own health, who will?

I work with adults 18+ with any gender presentation. I do not adhere to a specific style of therapy, but I firmly believe in the power of humor and the ability to laugh. I try to create an atmosphere in therapy that allows you to find or rediscover the humor and joy in your life, as we as look deeper at your past, present, or future concerns. I strive to create a neuro-affirming atmosphere and will adapt counseling strategies to what each individual client needs.

I am an active participant in counseling sessions. I will not just ask you “how does that make you feel?” ad nauseum for 53 minutes. I will engage with you, offer feedback, provide accountability, and celebrate your successes.

I primarily treat the following: anxiety, depression, minor OCD, body image concerns, late diagnosed neurodivergence, sandwich generation stressors, adjustment to life stressors, work/home stress and fatigue, decreased confidence, identity exploration, and motivational challenges.

I work with many adults who have had their neurodivergence confirmed later in life. They tend to hit 30+ and suddenly their masking abilities start to slip and what worked in the past is suddenly too exhausting to continue. I work to help people stop trying to be someone they aren’t and celebrate instead who they are! We work together to find out what works for you as you are and not what neuro-normative society has told you should be working for you. Suddenly anxiety experienced since childhood/adolescence makes sense and the depression that can come from feeling different but not being sure of why is clearing up. We can build your confidence together as you realize you are a normal zebra and not a strange horse.