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Michelle McPherson

Therapist(She/her)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Is your teen struggling to participate in school or engage in other age appropriate activities. Are you concerned your teen is not coping well with daily tasks or may be using unhealthy ways to manage their stress? I have seen first hand how overwhelmed teens are feeling and I would value the opportunity to support them to overcome these obstacles and feel better.

I also walk alongside adults who are juggling family, work, and relationships, along with complex life changes and hardships. I enjoy partnering with individuals to move past obstacles and toward life and relationship goals.

My approach to therapy

I offer a safe and understanding environment where teens and adults can express themselves freely and work through their unique struggles. Whether it's academic pressure, social anxiety, or navigating relationships, I am here to listen increase understanding and build new strategies to manage daily tasks and relationships.

I provide space to listen and understand so that together we explore strategies and tools that reduce emotional distress and foster personal growth, well-being, and a positive outlook for the future.

I have over 20 years of experience walking alongside teens, adults and families incorporating solution focused and trauma informed modalities.

What you can expect from me

In my practice, I work with you to identify one or two areas of concern, explore your thoughts and feelings, and practice new strategies to respond differently. My goal is that you experience less distress and greater progress toward emotional wellness and daily change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Wilfrid Laurier University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    920 South Winton Road # A
    Rochester, NY 14618