Therapist profile
Michelle Gallo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness methods
About Michelle
Michelle Gallo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 10 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, caregiver burnout, and parenting strain. Michelle also supports work on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.
Her work is straightforward and conversational. She listens to each person's story and helps sort through what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Michelle draws on tools from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
She often uses mindfulness practices to reduce worry and increase present-moment awareness. Solution-focused techniques also appear in sessions to set small, achievable goals. These methods are used to address a range of concerns, including postpartum depression, panic attacks, fertility-related stress, and midlife transitions.
Michelle has experience supporting people dealing with body image and women's issues, caregiver stress, and end-of-life or hospice-related concerns. She also works with young adult issues, communication problems, and the fallout from infidelity.
Clients can expect clear talk about next steps rather than abstract theory. Michelle emphasizes short-term strategies when helpful, and slower-paced exploration when that fits. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site's booking path and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches inform online work
Michelle uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's priorities. This means the therapist listens closely and follows what the person says matters most, helping them set the topics for each session.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT can help with anxiety, panic, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns by teaching simple experiments and new ways of responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then suggest which methods to emphasize. That choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Ask which session formats are available and choose what fits daily life best. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around childcare, work breaks, or travel without needing extra commute time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't possible, while others support longer conversations when more time is needed.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Arizona
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, caregiver burnout, self-esteem, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, using client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
How long has she practiced?
Michelle has 10 years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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