welcome
I’m glad you found your way here. I look forward to connecting with you.
Michelle Frey, LMHC Therapist
Seeking therapy can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with emotional pain and personal struggles. As a licensed mental health counselor, I have experience assisting adults struggling with the influence of anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach combines evidence-based techniques with empathy, active listening, and non-judgmental guidance, fostering a strong therapeutic alliance to empower individuals towards resilience, self-discovery, and a more fulfilling life. I am fluent and can work in German or Portuguese in addition to English.
Psychotherapy Services
Individual Therapy
Online Therapy
Walk & Talk Therapy
My Approach
I use a blend of person-centered and narrative therapy techniques and believe that a genuine and collaborative therapeutic relationship facilitates psychological healing, growth, and well-being. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment to equip clients with insight, as well as effective coping and self-care skills that can be utilized outside of our sessions. I believe in empowering clients to become active participants in their own healing journey, as they develop resilience, self-awareness, and a renewed sense of purpose. We will work towards creating positive change and fostering a life that is aligned with their authentic selves.
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About
Michelle was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She grew up in a blend of cultures, with German immigrant heritage alongside a lineage of Portuguese and Italian ancestry. After obtaining her degree in Communications in Sao Paulo, Michelle quickly embarked on a fruitful career in multinational companies in both New York and Sao Paulo. However, she soon realized that corporate life was unfulfilling, and decided to follow her passion by working for a small non-profit organization that served the poor and marginalized in New York City. Inspired by the meaningful connections she fostered, Michelle felt a calling to further her experience and pursued a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Michelle’s unique experiences combined with her warm and empathetic nature allow her to easily connect with her clients, and to empower them through their unique struggles, fostering resilience, self-discovery, and meaningful change.
Learn More
Always learning
- Master of Science, MS – Mental Health Counseling
- Advanced CBT: Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Trauma and PTSD
- Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist
- BECK Institute – CBT for Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
- VSNT Developing Advanced Questions in Narrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems: Clinical Applications of the IFS Model
- NTI Tree of Life A Narrative Methodology
- Mandated Reporter & SBIRT Certification
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Grief and Loss
- Family Relationships
- Spirituality
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