Michelle Topal

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

She/Her/Hers

Verified by Psychology Today
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Michelle Topal

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

She/Her/Hers

Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed

Primary Location

Change for Living Counseling, PLLC
North Raleigh
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 885-1200
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Website
Other Location +

Additional Location

Change for Living Counseling PLLC
TBD- When in person again
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 885-1200
Announcement icon Based on safety protocols, sessions are conducted by secure video. With current uncertainty, I am not sure when I will resume in person.

About

Appointments Available. Are you struggling with life in these stressful, divisive & uncertain political times or just feeling down in general? Are you along the sexual or gender continuum (LGBTQ+) & looking for someone who gets it? Or are you & your partner(s)/spouse struggling in your relationship? I'd like to help. I've been committed to helping teens, parents, & relationships/couples, families & the LGBTQ+ community feel heard, cared for, accepted & understood for over 25 years. I am here to help; creating a safe space to explore & grow. I look forward to being someone who can be the encouraging voice to help you find your own.
I am a cisgender woman (she/her) who has been helping & part of the queer community for over 30 years. It is important to me to care for LGBT+ kids, adults, couples, parents & family members. I also specialize in bisexuality, & for those who identify along the gender continuum. I was raised with a focus on advocacy & welcome those who are social activists.
You will find me an authentic, responsive & interactive participant in our sessions. It is important to me that this sometimes difficult process is made as easy as possible. So, I work to create the space to share, challenge, cry & even laugh in your process of growth. So, come see me in my mid century modern styled offices. I look forward to helping.

Finances

  • Session Fee: $170 per session
  • Couples Session Fee: $200 per session
  • Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By: Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
  • Medcost only
  • Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 18 Years
  • License: North Carolina / C003891
  • School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Year Graduated: 1994

Additional Credentials

  • Certificate: Advocacy Chair, NC Society Clinical Social Work
  • Membership: Clinical Advocate, NASW-NC

Endorsements

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CMMT
"Michelle Topal is a gem in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. Her clinical skills, combined with unconditional positive regard, allow for the creation of a safe and supportive space for those seeking support. Michelle is also a strong advocate for ..."

Psychological Associate, MA, LPA

Psychologist, PhD

Primary Location

Change for Living Counseling, PLLC
North Raleigh
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 885-1200
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Website
Other Location +

Additional Location

Change for Living Counseling PLLC
TBD- When in person again
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 885-1200
Specialties
  • LGBTQ+
  • Transgender
  • Bisexual
Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples, especially LGBTQ+, all relationship types
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Parents of trans/non-binary kids/adults, families
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
Mental Health
  • Mood Disorders
Sexuality
  • Lesbian

Client Focus

Age
  • Adults
  • Teen
  • Preteen
Communities
  • Bisexual Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Imago
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Reality Therapy
Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family

Links

My Website

Nearby Areas

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Last Modified: 17 Jan 2023
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Michelle Topal

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW