Michele is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing tele-therapy services for residents of Michigan, California and Florida. She also is the founding director of Resilience Therapists. She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Michigan State University. Prior to her masters degree, she graduated with a bachelors degree in Psychology from Calvin University. Michele has completed additional coursework in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Neurodiversity and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She prioritizes staying on top of current research and continuing education to provide the latest information and treatment options.

She has specialized training and experience in a variety of areas such as processing trauma, anxiety management, and in coping with grief and loss. She uses cutting edge interventions like CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Approaches and Others.

Michele started working in mental health over 30 years ago – it is her passion! She is a neurodivergent therapist who enjoys helping others on their path to finding their authentic self (& truly valuing that person). She also worked as a litigation attorney for ten years and as a teacher. These experiences also shaped and enhanced her skills as a therapist.