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Michelle Bellemare

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Life can feel like a storm at times — messy, confusing, and hard to see through. Even in the heaviest rain, something new is beginning to grow. I support young adults and adults who feel stuck, unsure, or out of alignment with themselves. My style is warm, humorous, and human. I hold space for the hard things while helping you find clarity, confidence, and moments of lightness along the way. My approach blends emotional insight with practical tools so you can understand your patterns, strengthen your self-worth, soothe anxiety, and move through life transitions with more ease. I believe growth comes in seasons, and even the hardest ones have purpose. If there is no rain, there is no flowers.

My approach to therapy

At the core of my work is genuine connection. I show up authentically, communicate openly, and create a space where you can feel seen without pressure and supported without judgment. My hope is that therapy feels like a place to breathe, reflect, and slowly come back home to yourself. My overall approach is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in emotional awareness. I help clients explore identity, strengthen self-worth, reduce anxiety, and understand the patterns that shape their relationships. I combine reflective conversation with practical strategies and tools that help you feel more stable day-to-day. Therapy with me is warm, human, and paced with gentle guidance — a place where you can gain insight while also learning skills that truly support your life. Together, we explore what isn’t working, celebrate what is, and build routines and inner stability that help you feel grounded in your everyday life.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We’ll talk about what’s been heavy, what’s brought you to therapy, and what you’d like to feel or understand differently. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, help you organize your thoughts, and begin identifying themes or goals. You can expect warmth, humor, and a calm, grounded energy. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of where we’re headed and what our work together can look like.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Connecticut
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English