- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey, California, Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Michelle
Michelle Juhasz is a licensed clinical social worker who brings ten years of professional experience to sessions. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting-related concerns. She aims to meet clients where they are with respect and compassion.
Michelle adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation. She focuses on clear, practical steps and works with clients to set realistic goals. Sessions are aimed at helping people build confidence, handle panic or social anxiety, and manage mood changes.
Background and approach
Her background includes work across multiple states and a decade of practice that informs a steady, experienced approach. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like caregiver stress, isolation, and issues that arise during pregnancy and childbirth. Michelle prioritizes a collaborative process.
She helps people name what matters most, try strategies that fit their life, and adjust the plan as needed. This makes the work feel manageable and focused on small, meaningful changes. People who want straightforward guidance often find this style useful.
Sessions can include talking through emotional patterns, learning tools to reduce panic attacks, and working on self-love and life purpose. The aim is to support each person toward clearer coping and greater day-to-day functioning.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michelle helps people with.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Michelle works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression; it teaches clear strategies for handling panic and social anxiety. Another approach centers on processing trauma and difficult past experiences at a pace that feels manageable, helping people reduce reactivity and regain a sense of control.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and life demands together, then try methods that match those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, so the work stays focused and relevant to daily life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging work well for quick check-ins or when a shorter interaction fits a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or caregiving schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting-related challenges. She also supports issues like caregiver stress, isolation, panic, and pregnancy-related emotional changes.
What is her general approach in therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps conversations practical and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on skills, coping strategies, and problem-solving that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of mood and anxiety concerns. That experience informs how she tailors treatment plans for each person.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds MA LICSW and New Jersey LCSW credentials and practices from New Jersey. These credentials are shown as part of her professional profile.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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