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Michelle Harmolin, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Identity
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Michelle Harmolin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the fallout from life changes. She also supports concerns related to addictions, grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to identity such as gender dysphoria and LGBT matters.
Her sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing when someone needs skills for emotion regulation or help moving toward change.
Michelle emphasizes straightforward communication and skills practice. She talks through concrete ways to handle triggers, reduce anxiety, and rebuild a sense of control after loss or big transitions. Sessions often include short exercises, homework, and check-ins on progress.
Her background includes work with people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, impulsivity, and family communication problems. She brings a multicultural and affirming perspective, and she mentions experience supporting young adults and LGBTQ+ individuals exploring identity and relationships.
Sessions are provided in English and are based in New Jersey. Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
How Michelle Uses Structured Approaches Online
Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT sessions often include clear steps, short exercises, and homework to practice new responses to anxiety, low mood, or problematic habits.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify goals and decide what matters most. That approach supports people who need space to sort feelings about identity, relationships, or life transitions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills appear when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. DBT provides concrete tools for managing strong feelings and improving communication in stressful situations.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Michelle will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts the mix of skills work and reflective conversation based on progress. Clients and the therapist decide together what to emphasize as they go.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss timing and session structure during the matching questionnaire and the first appointment to make sessions practical for everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Additional areas include addictions, grief, parenting strain, and identity-related issues.
How would Michelle describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. She uses short exercises, homework, and clear communication to test new ways of responding to thoughts and feelings.
What is her experience background?
Michelle has eight years of experience working with people on emotional and interpersonal concerns. She notes work with attachment, abandonment, and family communication problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
Michelle holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. Her practice is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are available.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the platform.
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