Michelle Pennella, LMHC
- New York
- NY LMHC 015637
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About Michelle
As a licensed therapist in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and mood and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach centers on building self-love, understanding personal purpose, and developing resilience. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore difficult emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether you're struggling with isolation, intrusive thoughts, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you in your healing journey. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I tailor my support to meet your unique needs, helping you move toward greater emotional well-being and personal empowerment. Together, we'll work collaboratively to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and self-discovery. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I work with young adults through individuals in their 50s navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and career stress. I support young adults with independence, dating, and early-career pressures, and I help adults in their 30s–50s manage partnership concerns, parenting stress, burnout, grief, and midlife transitions. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your stage of life, helping you build insight, coping skills, and meaningful change. Read more Show less
What Michelle helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia