Michelle Harmolin

LPC

New Jersey

Motivational, person-centered support

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00824000

NPI

1053918573

Experience

8 years

Languages

English

Location

New Jersey

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Affirming approach
   • Practical skills
   • Motivational Interviewing

   About Michelle

   Michelle Harmolin is an LPC who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She supports people facing depression, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, and grief. Michelle brings an affirming, nonjudgmental presence to sessions and aims to help clients identify what matters to them and take small steps forward.

   Her approach is person-focused and practical. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients find internal motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and build clearer coping skills. Mindfulness-based practices are woven in to help reduce reactivity and increase calm.

   Michelle draws on eight years of clinical experience and keeps sessions grounded in real life. Conversations tend to be straightforward and collaborative, with an emphasis on skills people can use between meetings. She aims to help clients practice communication, set boundaries, and reduce patterns like avoidance or codependency.

   Her work also addresses relationship stress, family strain, parenting pressures, and issues around gender and sexual identity. Additional focus areas include attachment wounds, abandonment, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. The tone of sessions is supportive and goal-oriented.

   Michelle is licensed in New Jersey as an LPC and conducts work in English. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches guide online support

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they truly want and find their own reasons to change. It focuses on listening, asking reflective questions, and supporting small, manageable steps toward goals.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and values. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance while the person sets the pace and topics for work.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought patterns that lead to unhelpful feelings and behaviors and then practicing different ways of thinking and acting. This method is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
   
   Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer travel demands, which can help blend sessions into a busy week. Because exact session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm available options before booking. Online work can support skill-building, reflective conversation, and planning between meetings to help carry progress into daily life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   8+ years

   Listed in

   New Jersey

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns can Michelle help with?

   She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family strain, grief, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   The style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on building motivation, clear coping skills, and better communication through practical, real-world steps.

   What experience does she bring to therapy work?

   Michelle has eight years of experience practicing as a licensed counselor and uses that background to offer structured skills and supportive conversation.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in New Jersey.

   Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

   Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

   What session formats are available?

   Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

   Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Michelle?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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