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Michelle DeFino

NJ LCSW 44SC05618700, NY LCSW 090260-01

Credentials

NJ LCSW 44SC05618700, NY LCSW 090260-01

NPI Number

1861820607

Location

New York

Languages

English

Accepting new clients

3 years experience

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About Michelle DeFino

Welcome to BetterHelp, if you are reaching out for help it shows your are interested in recovering your life and starting to work toward solutions to challenges. My name is Michelle Defino, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years experience. I graduated from Binghamton University in 2008 and have worked primarily worked with substance abuse/co-occurring clients. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, bi-polar and other more severe mental illness. I have worked with a Federal Re-entry Substance Abuse Program for the last 3 years.

I use many forms of therapy to meet the needs of my clients including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution focused. I use these modalities to help to change thinking and behaviors that lead to many of the issues in daily life. Another modality I use is mindfulness to increase focus and concentration.

I realize how difficult it can be to ask for assistance and how important it is for you and I am looking forward to working with you and helping you to gain the life you are hoping for. I will consider different ways to work with you, however prefer video, since we will be able to see and get to know each other easier. I am looking forward to meeting and working with you.

Licenses

LCSW

44SC05618700

LCSW

090260-01

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Impulsivity
Money and financial issues
Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

10 Reviews

“Amazing help. Supportive and understand. 100 %”

“She was a big help in our first session.”

“Michelle DeFino thank you so much for welcoming me warmly. You never judged me for obstacles that had happened in my life and always made me feel like I was somebody and worthy. Thank you so much for your time! And hope to talk to you again soon!”

“Understanding and listens to me, no matter what it is”

“Michelle is excellent, knowledgeable & truly listens. It’s been an honor to work with her”

“Michelle is such a kind and inspiring soul. She always welcomed me with a smile and song... she will be not only a mentor and guide, but a friend. Thank you, Michelle!”

“Michelle has been exceptionally patient and helpful. She's really helped me find myself and enabled me to stay grounded.<br /> A very positive influential force!”

“Michelle is a very kind and enlightened therapist. She listens intently while providing actionable strategies for her patients to help achieve their goals.”

“I was definitely apprehensive about speaking to someone but after the first five minutes with Michelle I forgot that I was supposed to be scared. She’s so patient understanding and adaptive you have to be with me unfortunately. She not only has made me feel better but i truly believe she cares. I’d definitely recommend better help and Michelle as I have already.”

“Michelle has given me the thoughts and reasoning that is helping me to make better choices in how I respond to situations in my life.”

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