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Michele Leader

(she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic Medicare Advantage, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

None yet — coming soon

Great to meet you!

I’m a licensed social worker with over 25 years of experience providing compassionate, client-centered care. I specialize in supporting individuals facing stress, grief, anxiety, and burnout, with a focus on professionals in high-demand fields. My approach is collaborative and solution-focused, helping clients build resilience and achieve balance. Through telehealth, I offer a safe, accessible space for healing and growth.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused. I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and find meaningful paths forward. I integrate evidence-based techniques tailored to each person’s unique needs, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches. My goal is to empower clients with the tools and insights they need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered. My goal is to help clients gain clarity, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Through our sessions, clients often experience reduced stress and anxiety, improved emotional regulation, and a greater sense of balance and well-being. I focus on practical, solution-oriented approaches, ensuring that each session provides meaningful insights and tools that can be applied in daily life.


Michele's style is

Holistic
Open-minded
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Michele accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic Medicare Advantage
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Michele

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Temple University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
Modalities: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Relational, and Strength-Based

Locations

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6700 Alexander Bell Drive Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21046