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Michelle Friedman

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Maternal mental health
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello and welcome! My name is Michelle and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. For over 15 years, I have helped people through all different stages of life. In practice, I focus on person-centered, supportive approaches that highlight your personal strengths and needs.

Just remember with the right help you won't go through it alone and you can find your best self again!

My approach to therapy

My training is in cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and mindfulness-based therapies with a background in trauma informed care. I have specialized training in Maternal Mental Health as well as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I am passionate about helping women and families through their unique journey in to pregnancy and throughout the postpartum period which requires specialized support, resources, and interventions.

What you can expect from me

The greatest act of courage is the ability to ask for help.


There are many benefits to therapy including:

developing healthy coping skills

achievement of personal goals

eliminating unwanted habits

healthier personal relationships

improvement of professional relationships

overcoming traumatic experiences


Give yourself the care that you need. Take this moment to do something for yourself. You can live every day of your life being the person you want to be.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Stony Brook University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Stony Brook University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Rhode Island), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, New York, Connecticut)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English