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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Self esteem
About Michelle
Michelle Silva-Mera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with four years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
She focuses on practical conversations and clear goals. That means talking through current problems, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and trying straightforward ways to change day-to-day habits. She also addresses abandonment and attachment issues, family tensions, infidelity, panic attacks, and social anxiety when those problems are present.
Michelle adapts session content to each person’s situation. She and the client work together to set priorities and test what helps. Sessions may include learning coping skills, practicing different ways to respond to triggers, and reviewing progress between meetings.
Her background is in social work practice in New York over the past four years. Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood, anxiety, and relationship patterns. She keeps explanations simple and practical so people can apply what they learn between sessions.
People considering therapy with her start by describing the problem that brought them in. From there she outlines options, helps pick a path, and checks in on what is working. This approach aims to make sessions manageable and directly relevant to daily life.
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How Michelle uses evidence-based methods in remote care
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety concerns. Cognitive-style approaches focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives through small behavioral experiments. These methods are often used for anxiety, panic symptoms, and social fears by teaching new response patterns and gradual exposure to feared situations.Attachment-focused work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions. This helps when abandonment or attachment issues are present by clarifying relationship expectations, improving communication, and practicing new interaction habits in real life.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She reviews goals and past attempts with each person, suggests approaches that fit those goals, and adjusts plans based on what helps. Clients are invited to try techniques and report back so the method can be changed if needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking since no specific formats are listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about the available session types when you sign up so arrangements match your daily routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, family problems, infidelity, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented conversations and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning coping skills, and trying concrete changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience has focused on mood, anxiety, and relationship-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.