Michelle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and board approved supervisor. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at The University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University in 2014.

Michelle has enjoyed working with adolescents and families in a school setting, as well as providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient clinic setting. In her work, she has treated clients with a variety of backgrounds and mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment concerns, grief, low self-esteem, relational distress, and life transitions. Her special interests include supporting adolescents and young adults in building their identity and self-worth, treating and addressing trauma and attachment issues, and providing education to help clients learn healthy ways to identify and manage emotions. She also enjoys providing family therapy and parent-child support to build healthier families and connections. She has a passion for fostering healing and growth to individuals struggling with life stressors. She utilizes a person-centered, nonjudgmental, and validating approach to ensure clients feel comfortable during the vulnerable process of therapy. Michelle uses various approaches in therapy, including psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Strengths based approach, Faith based approaches, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to treat trauma, anxiety, phobias, grief, and depression.

Michelle believes that all people have inherent worth and purpose as children of God and enjoys highlighting this truth for her clients. She has found her faith to be a profound support in navigating life’s struggles and believes it can be transformative to the healing process. She offers the opportunity to incorporate faith and spirituality into therapy if clients request it.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, connecting with family & friends, playing board games, traveling, and spending time outdoors during the beautiful MN summers!