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Michelle Slocum

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm someone who truly cares and takes the time to understand your story. My style is warm, real, and supportive—you won't find judgment here. I believe healing happens when we feel safe, seen, and heard. We'll work together to help you break old patterns, build self-worth, and create the life you want.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. I specialize in grief, generational trauma, depression, and anxiety—and I am passionate about helping clients break cycles they may have carried for years. I believe healing starts with feeling safe and truly seen. You are not alone. We’ll work at your pace, tapping into your inner strength (yes, it's a superpower!) to help you build the life you deserve.

What you can expect from me

Imagine walking into a space where you can take a deep breath, set down what you’ve been carrying, and be met with warmth and understanding. In our sessions, you can expect a gentle nudge when you need it, a steady partner beside you, and a space where your truth is always welcome. My hope is that you leave each session feeling seen, supported, and a little more hopeful—like you’re not just surviving, but starting to move forward with purpose.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Lewis University, MC (Masters in Counseling) at Lewis University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavioral, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Bowen Family Systems, Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English