Dr. Michelle Orgel

If you're an adolescent or young adult who feels like everyone else has it together while you're quietly struggling with anxiety, focus, confidence, relationships, or the daily pressures of growing up, you’re exactly who I work with.

I'm Dr. Michelle Orgel, a psychologist with 16 years of experience helping adolescents and young adults understand what’s getting in their way and develop practical tools to move forward. I also partner with parents and families to provide support, guidance, and strategies that help create lasting change beyond the therapy room.

My approach is direct, warm, and collaborative: I take your goals seriously, celebrate progress, and help you recognize strengths you may not yet see in yourself. Together, we work at your pace to build confidence, resilience, stronger connections, and meaningful change.

I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based approaches, evidence-based practices that can be effective for anxiety, depression, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and self-esteem. But technique is only part of the work. What matters most is that we build a real working relationship, identify the patterns keeping you stuck, and develop strategies you can actually use outside our sessions. Progress is something we track together so growth feels concrete and measurable, not abstract.

Our first session is mostly a conversation. I'll ask what brought you to therapy, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping to feel or do differently. There's no script and no pressure to have all the answers. I'll also share what I'm observing and how I'd imagine us working together. Most people leave that first session feeling clearer and more hopeful than they expected. Ready to get started? Click my website to book your free 15-minute consultation.