- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety
About Michelle
Michelle Silva-Mera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with four years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges that come with life changes.
Michelle focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving. In sessions she listens for patterns that keep causing pain, then helps people try small, manageable changes. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns when those come up, and she can talk through issues related to infidelity and family problems.
People who struggle with panic attacks or social anxiety and phobia can work with her on strategies to reduce the impact of those symptoms. Michelle uses clear, step-by-step discussion rather than long lectures. She aims to keep things concrete so progress is obvious week to week.
Her approach is collaborative. Michelle works with each person to set goals and track how well different strategies are working. She describes treatment as flexible, adjusting the plan when something isn’t helping.
Sessions cover short-term problem solving as well as longer-term patterns connected to relationships and self-worth. Michelle encourages practical skills that can be practiced between meetings. To begin, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can decide on next steps together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skill building. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing more balanced ways of thinking; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and worry. Another approach focuses on behavior change through gradual exposure to feared situations, which can be useful for panic symptoms and social anxiety. These descriptions reflect common evidence-based methods for the concerns listed in her profile.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients decide which strategies to try based on their goals and preferences. Sessions typically begin with a short assessment so the pair can agree on priorities and a way to measure progress.
The therapist’s biography did not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt tools and exercises for use across different session types to support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, family problems, infidelity, panic attacks, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize practical conversation and problem-solving. Michelle and the client set goals and try concrete strategies between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has four years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.