Michelle Emode, LMHC

Michelle Emode is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who brings six years of clinical experience to her work. She uses a blend of client-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, narrative, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs, helping clients build practical skills while exploring the stories and patterns that shape their lives.

Her clinical focus has included stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and process addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Michelle has particular experience supporting people facing multicultural and immigration-related challenges, postpartum depression, prejudice and discrimination, and seasonal affective disorder.

For the past six years she has provided both individual and group counseling, working with adults 18 and older to uncover the underlying factors behind substance use and other presenting concerns. She assists clients in identifying connections between symptoms and histories of depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal conflict, and difficulty managing life stressors, and collaborates with them to develop practical strategies for change.

Michelle prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, believing that trust and rapport are central to meaningful progress. She takes satisfaction in witnessing clients' growth and successes over time. Michelle is a licensed LMHC - that is, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she works with clients in English. She is currently not accepting new clients.