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Michelle Slaughter

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe therapy is a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in helping clients better understand themselves, recognize patterns, strengthen boundaries, and develop healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges. I value self-reflection, open communication, and meeting each person where they are. Together, we can work toward greater self-awareness, emotional growth, and meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based. I help clients explore their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behavioral patterns in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. I value self-reflection, open communication, and helping clients develop greater insight into themselves while building practical skills to navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to support clients in recognizing their strengths, establishing healthy boundaries, and making meaningful changes that align with their values and goals.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know one another in a welcoming, judgment-free space. We’ll explore what brings you to therapy, your goals, and what matters most to you. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out—we’ll work together at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Medaille College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral Activation (BA), Gestalt, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Structural Family, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Experiential, Schema, Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English