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Michelle Mielniczek, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Michelle
Michelle Mielniczek, LMHC, has nine years of clinical experience working with adults in outpatient and inpatient settings in Massachusetts. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career questions, bipolar challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals.
Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. She blends these approaches with person-centered work, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment ideas. That means sessions often focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing different responses, and trying small behavior changes between meetings.
Her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling was completed in 2018 at Johnson and Wales University. As an LMHC she has worked across inpatient and outpatient programs, which shaped a pragmatic, skills-focused style. She aims to help people build resilience and regain a sense of direction after difficult events.
In practical terms, Michelle often sets short-term goals and tracks progress week to week. Conversations may include structured exercises, brief homework, and problem-solving around daily routines. The approach favors concrete tools over long, abstract talk.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys crafting, gardening, and spending time with her dogs. These interests inform a straightforward, activity-focused perspective in sessions.
How Michelle uses CBT and brief approaches online
Michelle draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, use short exercises, and often include small tasks to try between meetings.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify a person’s own reasons for change and to boost readiness for new behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to spot existing strengths and build quick, practical steps toward goals.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Michelle will work with the client to decide which method or combination fits best based on goals, preferences, and life demands. The first sessions typically include setting concrete aims and a plan for measuring progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, or a session without commuting. It also lets people use tools such as screen-shared worksheets or emailed worksheets between meetings to practice skills and track changes.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career questions, bipolar issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using short-term goals, structured exercises, and behavioral experiments to address thoughts and habits.
What is her professional background?
She earned a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johnson and Wales University in 2018 and has nine years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Michelle is an LMHC and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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