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Licensed in Va, DC, MD and Ill. "Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us" (David Richo). 70% of us lay claim to at least one traumatic event in our lifetime. Trauma creates change you don't choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose. My vision is to empower your journey toward to a greater sense of Self-Worth, Awesomeness, Learning, Understanding, Synergy, Veraciousness, Inspiration to Triumph so you can live out your Authentic life. Each session is met with a person centered culturally sensitive and trauma informed lens. I see individuals and Couples. Se habla Espanol

I am a dedicated and passionate mental health professional with a strong commitment to assisting clients in overcoming challenges and achieving personal growth. With experience in guiding individuals through grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, and interpersonal stress, I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider, I create a safe and therapeutic environment.

Life circumstances can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, unheard, and disconnected. As difficult as seeking help may be, it is the first step to moving towards healing and healthier relationship with self and others. My clients are seeking a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive space that leaves them feeling heard, validated, and connected. My specialties include relationship and familial issues, mood and anxiety disorders, children of divorce, trauma, women dealing with divorce, and couples. I am extensively trained in attachment and systems modalities, trauma-informed interventions, and mindfulness.

Is ADHD interfering with your ability to succeed in your professional or personal life? Do you frequently feel nervous or stressed? Do you lack motivation or energy to get stuff done? Are you having difficulty controlling your drinking, your emotions, or substance use? Do you have difficulties in creating and supporting healthy relationships? In therapy, you can expect help to build practical tools that you can start applying right away to make your life better in tangible ways. You can become more balanced, more focused, and more centered. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to hearing your story.

Hello, my name is Michelle Wapnick. Acknowledging that you need support and want to improve is the first step. My hope for you is that you will achieve your goals, feel empowered and become more self-actualized through this journey. My role is to support you on your unique path toward healing and wellness. I work with patients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body-image issues, eating disorders, ADHD and executive functioning concerns, interpersonal struggles, and life-transitions. I have a special affinity for those dealing with with chronic illnesses or health-related concerns for themselves or loved ones.

Emotional stress and difficulties can get in the way of reaching one's personal and professional goals, at any age. As a licensed clinical social worker, I provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I practice from a psychoanalytic perspective because my professional experience has shown me that this way of working can result in deep and meaningful change that is lasting. I also incorporate other treatment techniques from the perspectives of developmental, interpersonal, CBT and stress management, and parent support and consultation, as indicated.

Do you feel "stuck" or find yourself overwhelmed by life's responsibilities? Do you desire to reconnect with your true self? If this is you, then therapy may be a good option to help you gain a deeper understanding of your individual needs, patterns and limiting beliefs while becoming the person you were created to be. It is my belief that everyone holds the power to change, and like a seed that needs favorable conditions to thrive, personal growth must be nurtured and skillfully developed. My goal is to facilitate a trusting, and sometimes challenging but powerful partnership that supports your desire for positive change.

Counseling/Therapy Services - Our compassionate team of therapists and coaches specialize in assisting individuals navigating through diverse life transitions. Whether you're facing career shifts, relationship adjustments, or personal growth journeys, our experts provide personalized support to empower you every step of the way. We believe in an integrative approach combining evidence-based therapies, mindfulness practices, and wellness techniques to promote balance, resilience, and inner peace.

You are a high achieving individual in many ways, but seem to come up short when it comes to having meaningful, successful relationships with others and struggle with self confidence. You have been defined by others in your life as “successful” but are still left feeling unfilled and unhappy. Maybe negative thoughts swirl around your head when you are trying to get work done or fall asleep at night. Or maybe you experience difficulty concentrating because you are so worried if the person next to you is upset with you and constantly worry if you can make the people around you happy.

Discovering your passions, managing change and navigating daily stressors can be difficult. It is particularly difficult, if you are experiencing stress at home or work, struggling with unhealthy behaviors or dealing with unexpected life events. I work collaboratively with clients to determine their treatment goals and explore barriers that prevent them from reaching them. My aim is to help you process change while offering strategies that increase coping skills and challenge behaviors that disrupt your progress.

Utilizing the most current research in neuroscience and attachment theory, I provide brain-based therapy for young adults and adults who need assistance navigating emotional pain and adjustment to life's challenges. The approach I use is strength-based, and the focus is to build resiliency by creating an environment of safety, flexibility, and humor. My goal is to support you as you resolve past hurts, identify and process present stressors and discover the power you need to live the life you dream.

I strongly believe my clients are the experts in their own lives and can experience healing and personal growth through regaining self-efficacy in their own abilities. My goals are to provide an empathetic, genuine, and constructive space for growth and healing. I utilize evidence-based modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing to assist clients in addressing negative thought patterns, gain acceptance towards themselves, and increase their tool box of helpful coping skills.

Trauma and other adverse experiences can play a significant role in how we feel about ourselves and interact with the world around us. Sometimes it may feel like we are perpetually stuck in emotional reliving. I create a safe and affirming space for older adolescent and adult clients to both process and develop skills to help them move away from just "surviving." I aim to meet clients where they are at and to help them foster sustainable positive changes. I strive to embody cultural humility and a passion for social justice in my work. My goal is to partner with clients to help them develop insight and build more meaningful lives.

Do you or someone you care about struggle with past traumas, emotional issues, or overwhelming stress? I'm here to support adolescents, teenagers, and adults through challenging experiences. In our work together, I'll focus on the present moments while enhancing mood regulation. I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, including trauma, behavioral issues, and grief. Whether you're dealing with negative thoughts, substance use, navigating the complexities of immigrant experiences, or grappling with family-of-origin relationship difficulties, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth.

Increase your self-esteem, improve your relationships, strengthen your family, decrease self-defeating behaviors, and make lasting changes in your life! I welcome the opportunity to work with you on your journey with a Christian mindset. Counseling is an avenue for healing, exploration and growth. Let the healing begin! I love working with individuals, couples and families who are ready to move forward in life with hope. Progress is enhanced when there is commitment and accountable. Through a positive therapeutic relationship, progress will come. Let's journey together.

If you are looking for a safe space to explore your feelings, process grief, heal from trauma, or just navigate this messy, beautiful thing we call life, then I might be a good fit. Growth happens in connection, and I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, supported, and resilient. I work with teens and adults managing issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship dynamics, and loss. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and lived experience with birth-related trauma. I am neurodiversity-affirming and a queer ally.

Hello! I am a current LPC Resident at Counseling and Forensic Services. I have 12+ years working with children, adolescents, and their families. I use an integrative approach in working with children, using a variety of therapeutic methods that are developmentally age appropriate and child-centered. I received my master’s at The State University of New York at Oswego in Counseling Services with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling at St. John Fisher.

As a counselor, I believe my role is to help others tap into their own innate and powerful ability to heal. I support my clients in cultivating awareness around the connection between their bodies and minds. This leads to a deeper understanding of ourselves, how we relate to others and how and cope with daily life.

I work with individuals, couples and families to provide support through relationship enrichment and repair, pre-marital/commitment therapy, couples counseling, divorce discernment/collaboration, sexual issues, trauma, self-worth, grief, addiction, abuse & illness. My work helps individuals and couples at any stage of life explore their strengths and vulnerabilities and create a plan for success that includes: healthy communication, validation, emotional intimacy, etc. In my work with parents and families, I address parenting/co-parenting strategies, blended family challenges, teen issues, collaborative divorce, military life, etc.