Michelle Howard

(she/they)

LMSW

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Priority Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity Issues, and Relationship Issues

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

I hold an LMSW and have 8 years of experience in the field of social work. I have have worked in community mental health, child welfare and schools. I have 3 years of practice and experience in private practice setting. I have training and experience in treating anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, ADHD, family of origin work, inner child work, trauma and life transitions.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I believe that you are the expert of yourself and your world. I am here to partner with you on this journey. I believe one of the greatest indicators for meaningful therapeutic work is the relationship between client and therapist.

What you can expect from our first session

I strive to create a safe and welcoming space to process, explore and express whatever might be affecting the present. I approach therapy with a holistic, growth-oriented, and empowerment focus. Some therapeutic values I hold include cultural humility, empathy, curiosity, integrity, respect and thoughtfulness. My hope is that you can learn more about your mental health and gain strategies to support yourself to live a meaningful life.

Michelle's style is

Open-minded

Warm

Inquisitive

Insurance carriers Michelle accepts

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Oscar

Oxford

Priority Health

United Healthcare

More about Michelle

Other - Masters at The University of Michigan

License type: LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)

Gender: Cisgender Female

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Languages: English

Works with: Adolescents and Adults

More specialties: Eating Disorders, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Grief, Loss, Women's Issues, and Trauma

Modalities: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Play, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)