- Client-centered
- Mindfulness-based
- Practical tools
About Michelle
Michelle Walsh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey. She uses a client-centered approach and mindfulness practices to help people cope with anxiety, stress, depression, and panic-related concerns. Michelle emphasizes a strong therapeutic connection and works with each person at their own pace.
She holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Arts in social work from Rutgers University. Over 11 years she has worked in private practice, outpatient clinics, and a homeless shelter, and she has experience supporting veterans and their family members. This range of settings informs a practical approach to therapy.
Sessions focus on listening first, then identifying small, usable steps. Michelle helps people name patterns, try mindfulness exercises, and practice coping tools between meetings. She also integrates holistic options that clients want to explore, such as meditation.
People come for help with mood disorders, panic and panic attacks, trauma or abuse, substance concerns, sleep problems, and relationship stresses. She also supports those facing chronic illness, postpartum changes, or career and parenting strains. Goals are set together and adjusted as needed.
Michelle prioritizes clear communication and practical resources. She aims to leave clients with strategies they can use day to day, not just talk. The focus is on steady progress and building skills that fit each person’s life.
How client-centered and mindfulness approaches work online
Client-centered Therapy focuses on the relationship. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the person, and helps clients set goals based on their values. This approach is helpful for people feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to start.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple, present-moment practices such as breathing exercises and gentle attention skills. These tools can reduce the intensity of panic, lower day-to-day anxiety, and improve sleep and emotional regulation when practiced regularly.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time so the work fits daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice mindfulness and coping skills in the settings where challenges actually happen. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises to your routine and help you build skills you can use between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar mood concerns, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and abuse, and related issues like sleep problems and relationship strain.
How would therapy with her feel day to day?
Sessions are conversational and focused on building a trusting relationship. Expect listening, shared goal-setting, and practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Michelle has 11 years of clinical experience across private practice, outpatient mental health clinics, and a homeless shelter, plus work involving veterans and their families.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.