Michelle Walsh , LCSW

Michelle Walsh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in social work from Rutgers University in 2008 and completed an advanced standing Master of Social Work at Fordham University in 2009, where she specialized in substance abuse. Her training and clinical background inform a practical, empathetic approach to care that blends evidence-based therapy with holistic practices.

Throughout her career she has worked in private practice, outpatient mental health clinics, and a homeless shelter, and she has experience supporting veterans and their family members. She provides both group and individual therapy for a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, substance use, and relationship difficulties. She also brings attention to issues such as stress, self-esteem, parenting, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.

Michelle has a special interest in holistic modalities and meditation and is a certified Reiki Master, which she integrates when appropriate into a broader treatment plan. She places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, believing connection with a provider is central to progress. Michelle works collaboratively with people to identify priorities, teach practical tools, and suggest resources clients can use between sessions to support their growth.

Client-Centered and Mindfulness Approaches Delivered Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a strong, respectful relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own goals. This approach emphasizes empathy, validation, and collaboration, and it can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.

Mindfulness therapy teaches skills for staying present and noticing thoughts and feelings without judgment. These techniques can reduce stress and anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and complement other treatments for mood and trauma-related challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Michelle will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will assess what helps most and adjust strategies over time to support steady progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, over the phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Working with licensed professionals in these formats can increase access to care, reduce travel time, and allow consistent contact when in-person visits are not possible.