Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
How Michelle works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michelle
Michelle Castellani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work and 12 years of practice experience. She has worked extensively in healthcare settings and has run a independent practice since 2007. Her background gives her experience supporting people through sudden changes and ongoing emotional struggles.
In clinic and personal work she has helped people manage anxiety, panic attacks, social fears, depression and bipolar disorder. She also supports people with eating challenges, anger, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, parenting strain, trauma and intimacy issues.
Background and approach
Michelle uses practical, evidence-based methods such as mindfulness practices and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also draws on a strengths perspective to help people notice and use abilities they already have. Sessions tend to focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, learning new coping skills, and practicing small changes between meetings.
Her style is straightforward and attentive. She listens first, then works with each person to identify the real problem and plan steps forward. Michelle emphasizes clear, achievable goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who choose her typically want a therapist who combines real-world healthcare experience with personal-practice flexibility. She offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging options for people in New Jersey who prefer online care.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michelle's practice.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Michelle often uses mindfulness practices to help people calm their body and notice thoughts without reacting. Mindfulness can include short breathing or grounding exercises and brief daily practices to reduce stress and improve focus.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT teaches practical tools for managing panic, anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems by changing how people think and act in specific situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that match their goals and preferences and will adjust methods as progress is tracked. That collaborative process helps tailor treatment to what actually helps.
Online therapy with video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy lives. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, while phone calls can fit into a short break and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar concerns, as well as anger, addictions, eating issues, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, trauma and self-esteem.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Sessions focus on listening first, then identifying the real issue and trying practical steps. Expect a mix of skill practice, thought work, and checking what helped between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has a Master of Social Work and has worked mainly in healthcare settings and independent practice for 12 years, gaining experience in crisis intervention and adjustment work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and sees people based in that state for her practice.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.