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Michelle Gressem

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Pennsylvania

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, and Stress

Great to meet you!

. I am here to help. I provide short term therapy that is designed to “lift the weight off your shoulder” within the first session. Many people only choose therapy when they are in crisis and need immediate relief. Together we will identify the source of destress and ways to reduce or eliminate it. By using your strengths and resources we will develop an action plan to enable you to use effective coping skills to gain and maintain emotional and mental balance long after you complete treatment.

A bit about my approach to therapy

It’s important to know therapy isn’t just about helping you feel better, it’s about helping you Live Better.

For the last twenty years, I have devoted myself to enhancing the well-being others. My flexibility has allowed me to engage in a range of positions, both volunteer and work related; thus, heightening my overall experience. I have been committed to empowering individuals with the tools to use their inner strength to overcome those stumbling blocks within.

What you can expect from our first session

I can provide short term therapy that is designed to “lift the weight off your shoulder” within the first session.


Michelle's style is

Direct
Open-minded
Empowering

Insurance carriers Michelle accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Michelle

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Pittsburgh
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Pennsylvania)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Location

225 5th Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132