How Michelle works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michelle
Michelle Emode is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and substance-related concerns. Michelle uses straightforward talk and practical steps to help people feel more in control of their behavior and emotions.
She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Michelle also uses client-centered methods to build a strong working relationship and to meet each person where they are.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing is part of her work with people who want to make lasting change but feel stuck. Michelle has six years of experience providing individual and group counseling. Much of that time has been spent supporting people dealing with addiction, trauma, and the emotional challenges that follow life changes.
She helps people identify the roots of their struggles and set small, doable goals. Her background includes work with issues related to grief, intimacy, parenting, immigration, and multicultural stressors. She also supports people facing process addictions such as problematic gambling, exercise, or porn use, and those experiencing postpartum depression or seasonal affective disorder.
Sessions focus on clear tools and real-world practice. Michelle aims to listen carefully, help clients build skills, and work together on plans that fit daily life. People who prefer structured, goal-oriented sessions often find this approach helpful.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Immigration issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Michelle lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building a strong working relationship so people feel heard before making changes. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk through emotions, history, or trust issues before trying new strategies.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple tools to identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with behaviors that reduce stress, anger, or depressive symptoms. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and to move toward goals at their own pace.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with listening and rapport, then adding CBT tools or motivational techniques as progress unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Shorter check-ins or quick skill practice are a good fit for live chat or text messaging. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, and related concerns such as immigration stress and prejudice.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to set goals and practice new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience providing individual and group counseling, often working with people affected by substance use, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.