Michelle Emode , LMHC

Michelle Emode is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who concentrates on supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions. She draws on six years of clinical experience helping adults explore the issues that underlie substance use and other coping patterns, and she provides both individual and group counseling to address those concerns.

Her practice uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and a Client-Centered approach. These strategies are applied to a wide range of challenges such as relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem. Additional areas of focus include immigration-related stress, multicultural concerns, postpartum depression, prejudice and discrimination, process addictions, and seasonal mood shifts.

Michelle emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, helping clients understand the patterns that contribute to their struggles and identifying practical steps toward recovery and improved functioning. She works with adults beginning at age 18 and also accepts international clients, offering care in English. As an LMHC, she brings professional training and a collaborative style to support clients in meeting their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Michelle Emode integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship and helps clients explore their values and strengths as a path to change. CBT teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people strengthen their own motivation for change, often used with addictions and readiness-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Michelle works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best match an individual's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so clients can access help around work, family, or travel constraints. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try different formats, and receive consistent support from therapists regardless of geographic location.