Michelle Robbins, LCSW - Therapist in New Jersey

About Michelle

Michelle Robbins is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey. She brings nine years of experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. Michelle emphasizes a respectful, person-centered approach that centers each client's own knowledge of their life and strengths.

She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear. Sessions focus on practical strategies while honoring what the client already knows about their situation.

Background and approach

Michelle supports clients who are navigating issues related to identity and LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and addictive behaviors. Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed tools. She may use techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice patterns of thought and behavior.

Dialectical behavior therapy skills are sometimes brought in to help with emotional regulation and impulse control. Michelle also uses motivational interviewing to build motivation for change and solution-focused methods to set short-term, achievable goals. This mix helps people tackle immediate concerns while working toward longer-term change.

People who contact her can expect a collaborative atmosphere. Michelle listens first, then helps map concrete next steps. Her work is grounded in practical problem-solving combined with respect for each person’s experience.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on each person's strengths. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to make decisions about next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change those patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose approaches and adjust them as needed so therapy stays aligned with the client's needs.

Confirm session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools and worksheets during a conversation, practice skills between meetings, and keep therapy consistent across life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and related topics.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then uses practical tools from therapies such as CBT and DBT to support change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Michelle has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW, licensed in New Jersey, and practices with that credential in the state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are session formats arranged?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used for appointments.

How does payment and getting started work?

Cost varies by location and depends on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: New Jersey
Languages: English

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