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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- Trauma and grief
About Michelle
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York with four years of clinical experience. Michelle Pennella helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and grief. She works with adults navigating life transitions, career pressures, relationship strain, parenting stress, and midlife concerns.
Michelle uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She focuses on improving coping skills, reducing distressing symptoms, and clarifying values and life purpose. Conversations are aimed at identifying small, doable steps people can use between appointments.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix lets her address thoughts, behaviors, emotion regulation, and values-based change in different ways. She selects tools that match each person’s situation and goals.
Sessions often include learning new strategies, practicing skills, and checking progress week to week. Michelle pays attention to patterns such as impulsivity, obsessive thinking, or interpersonal conflict and helps people try specific techniques to shift those patterns. She also supports people dealing with perinatal mood shifts and grief after loss.
People who come to her can expect clear explanations of methods and practical homework to try between sessions. Michelle aims for collaboration: clients’ goals guide the focus and pace of work together.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match what matters to someone. It helps when people feel stuck because of painful thoughts or emotions and want a way to move forward with purpose.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide which techniques are used.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Therapists often adapt exercises and between-session practices to suit remote meetings and everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas include mood and personality issues, obsessions and compulsions, isolation, and life purpose questions.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These methods target thoughts, behaviors, emotion regulation, and values-based action.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. That experience includes working with adults through life transitions, parenting stress, and career-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC, listed as NY LMHC, and practices in New York. The credential listed is Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you and lets you arrange an initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.