Michelle Varady , LCSW

Michelle Varady is a licensed clinical social worker who guides people through deep, lasting change by addressing the roots of distress rather than only treating surface symptoms. She centers her practice on Internal Family Systems and shadow work, approaches that invite clients to explore internal parts and hidden patterns that drive anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, and trauma. Alongside this depth-oriented work, she teaches practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Somatic Therapy to help manage day-to-day symptoms and build resilience.

Michelle believes each person is the expert of their own story and brings a collaborative, empowering stance to therapy. She supports clients in identifying strengths, confronting difficult material with courage, and developing tools for sustainable recovery and improved emotional balance. Her work aims to blend powerful experiential methods with evidence-informed skills so clients can experience both immediate relief and foundational transformation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical for addressing anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy is woven into sessions to strengthen present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting clients who struggle with rumination, stress, and sleep difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in the moment, adapting methods over time so treatment remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity of treatment when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can deliver the same therapeutic techniques online, allowing clients to practice skills and receive support in ways that suit their daily life.