PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
2022 Mentor Coach Foundations Positive Psychology Coaching Certification Course
2021Internal Family Systems PESI Training
2020 Mental Health Professionals Certification Course Basic Fertility
2019 FLASH technique (EMDR related therapy tool)
2018 Association of Oncology Social Work 4 day Conference
2017 EMDR Chronic pain and stress 2 day seminar
2016 Postpartum relationship survival
2015 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
2014 Yoga Psychotherapy and Mindfulness for Clinicians
2011 EMDR level one certification, multi-day training
2010 Understanding Brain Chemistry and Change
2009 EFT training
2008 Meditation and Mindfulness
2007 Postpartum Depression Conference training and speaker
2003 Divorce Busting: Solution Oriented and Brief Therapy
~Individuation, Intimacy, and Equality in Today’s Marriage
2002 Starting and Maintaining a Successful Private Practice
~Postpartum Depression: Diagnosis and Treatment
~ Shaken Baby Syndrome
2000 Art and Play Therapy with Children in Crisis
~Techniques in Sandplay Therapy
1999 Licensed Clinical Social Worker
1998 Integrating the Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
~Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
~Clinical Supervision
~Pharmacology
~Assessment Training
~Resistive Client
1997 Sexual Abuse: Practical Approaches to Successful Healing
~Differential Assessment Using the Adolescent Self-Assessment
~Assessment Profile
~Gestalt Therapy for Substance Abuse Counselors
~Dual Diagnosis and the Influence on Brain Chemistry
~Assessment using ASAM-PPC2, CIWA, SOCRATES
ACADEMIC
1996 MSW School Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago Jane Adams School of Social Work
1991 B.A. Psychology, Northern Illinois University
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Current National Association for Social Workers
Current Postpartum Support International
Current American Society of Reproductive Health
2017-2020 Association of Oncology Social Work
TESTIMONIALS AND REFERENCES
“I have had the honor working with Michell for over 10 years. I have always felt good when I could refer a patient of mine to her for psychotherapy. Michelle has the the alignmentnment of heart, mind and spirit that is needed in mental health care. She is a gem!” ~Dr. Karen Horst
“Over the past 10 years working as a RN and Lactation Consultant at Lutheran Medical Center and Saint Joseph Hospital I have had the privilege of working alongside Michelle, learning from her the importance of self care and balancing Motherhood. I trust her 100% to support the families I refer. She is kind, caring and empowers women to become their very best selves. ~Katie Halverstadt RN
“Michelle is a well-rounded therapist who has a vast amount of knowledge pertaining to women’s mental health. She is consciousness and thoughtful with her approach and is a valued mental health colleague.” ~Jessica Oldham PMHNP, RN, Psychiatric Nurse
“Michelle is by far the most intuitive, clear, effective and kind therapist I have ever worked with. Working with Michelle was monumental to digging out of the postpartum hole I was in and reconstructing my identity as a person and a mother, also in finding new direction, clarity and healthy boundaries. Last year I told my whole mom’s group they should make an appointment with Michelle.” ~Former client, mother of 2
"I have been incredibly blessed to have Michelle as a vital part of my wellness for the last 4 years. She has helped me through my seasons of womanhood, motherhood and hormonal fluctuations- through times of depression, anger and anxiety. She has helped me find my identity, significance and purpose and has given me tools to live the life I was designed for. She has been a safe place for me to share comfortably, trusting she truly hears with kindness and without judgement. Her wisdom and insight astounds me every time we meet. I recommend Michelle to every woman seeking a healthy life." ~Former client mother of 2
