Michele Flatau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Available both in-person and online
302 W Superior Street Suite 511 Duluth, MN 55802
Let's Connect (218) 366-8249

Our minds and bodies are the sacred lands of our experiences, containing forests of stories, shifting winds, rivers of emotions, and fields of sensations, ranging from painful to pleasureful. When the landscape is disturbed by stress and trauma, the ecosystem shifts out of balance toward pain. By skillfully bringing mind and body together, with the heart of altruistic intention to improve our lives for ourselves and others, we gain capacity to navigate with clarity, calm inner storms, heal rifts, and drink from the waters of fresh perceptions. Through deep listening, movement, attention, and imagination, insight dawns.
Restore balance by engaging in activities that free you to explore and integrate new skills and understandings, & move through current challenges or past traumatic experiences. Possible approaches include knowledge of neurobiology & nervous system: Tapping, Mindfulness, Meditation, Qigong, Sandplay, Nature-based, Interactive Guided Imagery & Self-compassion.
Let’s work together on discovering your natural resources and recovering a sense of well-being. If you have experienced trauma; symptoms of depression, anxiety, or grief; are in the midst of life transition; or have difficulties with pain or stress, you can find safety and help here. Loving, compassionate care will be the foundation. Joy and freedom await!
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare
- Optum
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Michele Flatau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (218) 366-8249
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 20572 Michele Flatau
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended University of Minnesota--Duluth, Graduated 2010
- Certificate from Simplified EFT Tapping (TM) 2019
- Certificate from Interactive Guided Imagery (SM) 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michele Flatau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (218) 366-8249
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
- Stress
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
Michele Flatau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? - (218) 366-8249
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Experiential Therapy
- Integrative
- Interactive Guided Imagery
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Simplified EFT Tapping
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Michele Flatau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
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Location
Primary Location
Open Sky Therapy and Wellness, LLC
302 W Superior Street
Suite 511
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 366-8249Nearby Areas
Michele Flatau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (218) 366-8249