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Michelle Wildy

Therapist(her, she)
26 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

With many years of experience supporting clients across different ages, cultures, and identities, I take a holistic, inclusive approach to therapy. I help people facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship stress, trauma, and identity exploration. My work is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for each client’s unique story. I believe that growth happens when you feel truly seen, understood, and supported.

My approach to therapy

My practice is eclectic and responsive—meaning I meet you where you are and tailor treatment to your needs. I draw from evidence-based and holistic techniques to help you gain insight, release what no longer serves you, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want. You can expect sessions that are collaborative, engaging, and focused on real progress—not just talking, but creating change.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is the beginning of a partnership. We’ll explore what brought you here and talk through your goals, challenges, and hopes for the future. I’ll ask thoughtful questions—not to dwell on the past, but to understand your journey from childhood to today. By the end of that first hour, you’ll leave with clarity, compassion, and a vision for how therapy can help you heal, grow, and move forward with purpose.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    26 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Howard University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychoanalytic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strategic Family Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Somatic, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Positive Psychology, Brief Dynamic, Jungian, Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Motivational Interviewing, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Multidimensional Family, Behavioral, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Structural Family, Parent Management Training (PMT), Seeking Safety, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English