- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Group and individual sessions
About Michelle
Michelle Walsh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 11 years of experience. She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use, and includes social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas. She offers both group and individual therapy and supports people coping with life transitions and relationship difficulties.
Michelle trained in social work at Rutgers University and completed her Master of Social Work through Fordham University's advanced standing program. Her background includes work in outpatient mental health clinics, private practice, and a homeless shelter. She has also worked with veterans and their family members, which informs her approach to trauma and mood disorders.
Her approach centers on client-centered therapy, where the person’s goals guide sessions. Michelle also uses mindfulness-based techniques such as meditation to help manage stress and anxiety. In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps people develop tools they can use between appointments.
People coming for help with panic, panic attacks, postpartum depression, chronic pain or recovery from sexual assault will find that Michelle draws on practical strategies. She focuses on identifying small, manageable steps to change patterns that cause distress. She also supports those coping with parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions aim to balance talk with concrete skill-building, like grounding practices and problem-solving. Michelle encourages people to notice what works and to adapt techniques to daily life. She asks clients to set goals and tracks progress over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and priorities. In practice this means sessions start by asking what matters most and then shaping conversations around those goals. This approach helps when someone wants practical changes for anxiety, mood, or relationship concerns.Mindfulness therapy centers on present-moment skills like breathing and grounding. These techniques can reduce the intensity of worry and panic and support mood regulation. They are often taught in short practices that clients can repeat between sessions to manage symptoms throughout the day.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will collaborate with each client to identify which methods feel most helpful and adjust them based on needs and preferences. The process is gradual and based on mutual agreement about goals and methods.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for brief check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness practices in real time between appointments. Working online also makes it possible to receive continuity of care without traveling to an office.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as substance use and relationship strain. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered therapy that follows the client’s goals and incorporates mindfulness techniques like meditation for managing worry and stress.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of clinical experience in settings including outpatient clinics, private practice, and a homeless shelter.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.