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Michele Leader

Therapist(she/her)
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Grief or loss, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

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.

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 me

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.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Temple University, Bachelor of Science at University Of South Florida
  • License type
    LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Grief or loss, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    3 Bethesda Metro Center Ste 700
    Bethesda, MD 20814
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