Create Awareness Therapy Studio

Alisha Pagan 

on Google

8 months ago

Michelle is an absolute gem and life-saver. She takes the time to build a relationship of trust and to really listen. She is willing to support, offer kindness and gentle affirmation, but she is also willing to challenge your thought processes and offer ways to consider when navigating hard things in life. She had been instrumental in my growth and success to help me emerge from really challenging situations. I will always be grateful to her. 

Johnathan Orr 

on Google

3 years ago

I sought Michelle's help after being referred to her by another counselor when I enquired about AEDP therapy. Michele lists AEDP and trauma and loss work among her specialties. In the beginning, I enjoyed the work with Michelle as we moved toward doing EMDR. Michelle assessed that because of the nature of the work we needed to do, we would need 90 minute sessions and their became our norm. Every now and again she would say something that didn't quite track or seemed strange but I believed in her wish to help me. Together, we... read more

Amy Dunlap 

on Google

3 years ago

In over 40 sessions together, I found Michelle to be deeply knowledgable, compassionate, engaged, and helpful. Her eclectic background and training in the AEDP method allow for a heightened somatic awareness and processing of inner truths. Michelle's ability to hold space and grounding during difficult moments offers a deeper integration of emotional experiences in a way that I have never before experienced in a mental health setting. I have worked with a number of therapists in the past, with some satisfaction, and truly fe... read more