- Strengths-based
- Goal oriented
- Practical tools
About Michele
Michele Paladino is a licensed clinician who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She supports individuals dealing with communication problems, divorce or separation, forgiveness, self-love work, and workplace issues. Michele practices in New York and brings ten years of counseling experience to her work.
Michele uses a strengths-based, collaborative style. She treats clients as the experts on their lives and works alongside them to set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical tools and techniques that can be used between meetings. The tone is direct and supportive, aimed at parents and caregivers who need straightforward help.
Her approach blends evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused ideas with mindfulness and a client-centered stance. That mix helps people change unhelpful thoughts, build new habits, and notice what already works. Michele adapts interventions to each person’s situation rather than following a single method.
Clients can expect goal-oriented conversations that include skill practice and brief homework when useful. Michele emphasizes communication skills and problem-solving around family stress and life transitions. She aims to make progress practical and measurable over time.
Michele holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and practices in New York. She speaks English and collaborates with clients to decide on pacing and focus based on their needs.
Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like
Michele commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques which focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. This approach helps with anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem by changing patterns that keep problems going.She also draws on solution-focused ideas that zero in on strengths and practical next steps. Those techniques are useful for resolving communication problems, navigating divorce or separation, and managing workplace issues by setting clear, achievable goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She adjusts pacing and strategies based on feedback so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how you want to meet and what will fit into your daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Colorado, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michele help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, self-love, and workplace issues.
What is Michele's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, emphasizing practical tools. She uses short-term goals and skill practice to help clients make changes between sessions.
How much experience does Michele have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What credentials and location apply?
Michele holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and practices in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.