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Michelle Robbins

Michelle Robbins

LCSW

New Jersey

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New Jersey / 44sc05868900
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Client-centered care
    • Skill building focus

    About Michelle

    Michelle Robbins is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a respectful, client-centered approach to guide people through hard moments. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps toward more satisfying day-to-day functioning.

    Michelle draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to make changes. She combines that with Client-Centered methods to listen deeply and with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that get in the way. This mix supports people facing stress, anxiety, and mood challenges.

    Her background includes nine years of clinical experience in New Jersey. During that time she has supported people coping with trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, and compassion fatigue. She also helps those managing relationship and family concerns, grief, and parenting stress.

    Michelle works with issues related to identity and sexuality, including LGBT and gender dysphoria matters. Other focused areas include ADHD, attachment difficulties, codependency, and problems with communication and intimacy.

    Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal oriented. Michelle helps people set realistic steps, notice small changes, and build skills to manage anger, impulsivity, eating concerns, and low self-esteem. The work is collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs.

  2. How therapeutic approaches work in online care

    Michelle often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on asking curious, open questions and supporting a person’s own motivation rather than imposing steps. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide a listening space where a person’s experience is respected and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and to try small experiments that can reduce anxiety or improve mood.

    Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they adjust methods and pace so sessions feel useful and manageable rather than overwhelming.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. Talk with the therapist about what will best support your needs and daily routine so sessions can be tailored to practical life demands.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSexuality

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    9+ years

    Listed in

    New Jersey

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist help address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, compassion fatigue, and a wide range of relationship and personal issues.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style blends Motivational Interviewing with client-centered listening and practical CBT or DBT skills when helpful.

    What is her professional background?

    She has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care in New Jersey.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    She holds an LCSW and practices in New Jersey.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for appointments.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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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