Michelle Shay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
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Let's Connect (301) 900-5473

Available both in-person and online
5970 Frederick Crossing Lane Suite 100 Frederick, MD 21704
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. At the same time, you may be ready to make meaningful changes and work toward a healthier life.
In therapy, we will explore your goals, build on your strengths, and increase self-awareness. Together, we will also look at the challenges that may be holding you back. As you begin to recognize your own capabilities, you can create lasting growth and move toward a more fulfilling life.
I help clients identify core issues that may be keeping them stuck and use evidence-based approaches to support meaningful progress. I work with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, OCD, life transitions, serious mental illness, family and relationship challenges, and more.
You deserve support that sees you as more than a diagnosis. With 36 years of experience, I help clients build insight, resilience, and self-empowerment as they work toward meaningful change. I would be honored to support you on your journey toward greater mental health and well-being.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Michelle Shay now - (301) 900-5473
Let's Connect (301) 900-5473

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna EAP
- Aetna Student Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna EAP
- ComPsych
- Evernorth EAP
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Zelis Healthcare
- Out of Network
Michelle Shay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Email me or call with questions - (301) 900-5473
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 12469 Michelle B Shay
- Attended Temple University, MSW
- Degree/Diploma from University of Texas Arlington M. Div
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michelle Shay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Email me or call with questions - (301) 900-5473
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Spirituality
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Michelle Shay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (301) 900-5473
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Gestalt
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Michelle Shay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Email me or call with questions - (301) 900-5473
Location
Nearby Areas
Michelle Shay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (301) 900-5473