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As a licensed professional counselor, I specialize in treating trauma (PTSD, complex, relational, acute, shock), anxiety, and depressive disorders. I also provide evidence-based treatment to support individuals in reconnecting with themselves and overcoming long-held patterns that may be interfering with goal achievement. Having worked in substance use disorder treatment for several years, I use a mind-body-spirit and polyvagal-informed approach with roots in behaviorism to support the attainment of and maintenance of both physical and emotional sobriety. Given my background in education, I also specialize in treating children and adolescents. Having worked with exceptional learners, I also provide individualized treatment to children and adolescents who may be considered by themselves or others as neurodivergent.

Given that the Greek word soma means "the body," the word somatic means "of the body." Our somatic-based approach emphasizes the mind-body connection and the need to intentionally integrate nervous system dysregulation and work with psychomotor development to promote balance and well-being. Michelle has completed Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced level training in Somatic Experiencing, which is a multi-disciplinary body-oriented therapeutic model for healing trauma and other stress disorders from a nervous system-based lens. For more information about this specialized approach, please visit: www.traumahealing.org