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Michelle Walsh, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Michelle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Michelle. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey

Recent reviews

After just two weeks of therapy with Michelle, I feel so much better, lighter, happier, and healthier. I have a smile on my face again. It’s so nice to look forward to talking with her because I know she is truly listening to me. We connect on so many levels and she understands my concerns about chronic pain. She has been making my first experience with therapy so positive!

Reviewed February 2023

Michelle is great! From the start she’s made me feel comfortable and heard. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed February 2023

More about Michelle

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello!

My name is Michelle Walsh and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. I graduated from Rutgers University in 2008 with my BA in social work. I graduated from Fordham University's advanced standing program in 2009 and earned my masters degree in social work and specialized in substance abuse. I have experience working in private practice, outpatient mental health clinics and have also worked in a homeless shelter as well. In addition I have experience working with veterans and their family members. In my ten years of experience I have enjoyed providing my clients with group and individual therapy. I have experience treating clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance abuse issues, and relationship difficulties just to name a few. I also have a special interest in holistic treatment and modalities such as meditation and I am a certified Reiki Master as well. I believe that what is most important is the relationship and connection you have with the provider you are working with. I am looking forward to getting to know you and helping you identify areas of concern that we can work on together. I will be there to listen and support you but most importantly I will help you identify tools and resources you can utilize outside of our sessions that you can implement to help yourself.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Chronic pain, illness, and disability Domestic violence Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

Licenses

Michelle Walsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730417734.

  • LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC05490500 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Michelle Walsh

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

19 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend The best Anxiety Helpful Understands Great listener Amazing Caring Comfortable

After just two weeks of therapy with Michelle, I feel so much better, lighter, happier, and healthier. I have a smile on my face again. It’s so nice to look forward to talking with her because I know she is truly listening to me. We connect on so many levels and she understands my concerns about chronic pain. She has been making my first experience with therapy so positive!

Reviewed February 2023

Michelle is great! From the start she’s made me feel comfortable and heard. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed February 2023

Michelle is absolutely AMAZING! I’ve been a client of hers for almost a year and a half and she’s been such a great resource for me to work out my anxiety and daily stresses. Given how hectic the past 18 months have been, I’m confident in saying that I wouldn’t have been able to navigate the challenges I’ve been facing without Michelle’s guidance and expertise. If I could rate her an 11/10 I would!!

Reviewed August 2021

I’ve been working with Michelle for about 9 months now and I couldn’t be happier with her. I’ve worked with many therapists throughout my life and while I have considered several to be good therapists, I have never benefitted as much from those experiences as I have from working with Michelle. She is exceptionally competent, caring, reliable, and professional. I feel secure in knowing that I can reach out to her at anytime and she always responds within hours with a caring and helpful response. Additionally, we schedule weekly live chat sessions, which I have found to be incredibly helpful every time. In the time we have worked together, I have been able to decrease my depression and anxiety greatly, and increase my confidence. I am so grateful to Michelle for helping me to make so many positive changes in my life.

Reviewed February 2021

Michelle is phenomenal and actively listens/provides insight to interpret how I’m feeling. 10/10!!

Reviewed December 2020

Michelle is by far the best counselor I’ve had. After every session I feel like I’ve learned something about myself and that I have a better understanding of how I can keep improving.

Reviewed August 2020

Michelle is compassionate, empathetic, patient, and kind. I really appreciate all the things she does to make sure I know that she’s available and accessible, esp. bc I don’t often reach out except for our meetings. She checks in on me in between meetings, and gives me good insight about my issues. I really appreciate her.

Reviewed July 2020

She is one of the best, if not the best counselor’s I’ve had. I feel like she truly understands me and understands what I am feeling. She is always making me question myself as a way to help me realize how deeply I have tangled things in my head.

Reviewed June 2020

Michelle has been great and very supportive.

Reviewed June 2020

Michelle checks in on me throughout the week. That means so much. She’s always super positive. She speaks to me like a friend. She doesn’t act like she’s better than I am because I’m seeking help from her. I’m very happy with her.

Reviewed June 2020

Michelle is a great listener and very experienced in the field. Her help has been extremely helpful in these difficult times. I appreciate her effort to keep in touch with her patients and her feedback is always valuable.

Reviewed May 2020

Michelle is awesome. Very down to earth and is a great listener. She checks in on me and never makes me feel like a burden. Highly recommend!

Reviewed May 2020

She's AMAZING!!

Reviewed May 2020

Michelle is great! She always checks in with me throughout the week to see how I'm doing and every weekly session is productive and really helps me. She also sends me a lot of articles that help me understand things better and work through what I need to. During our weekly sessions, she always makes sure that we're discussing the topics that are important to me and makes sure that we've covered everything that I wanted to. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed May 2020

I’ve only had a few sessions with Michelle and it is already so clear that she really cares about her patients and goes above and beyond to make time for them. She does things at a pace that is comfortable for you personally. So happy to be paired with her!

Reviewed May 2020

Michelle has been great. She constantly supports my needs and reaches out periodically to check in and see how I am doing. She is a great listener and provides excellent methods for helping me through my issues. 10/10!

Reviewed March 2020

Great therapist!

Reviewed March 2020

Michelle has been great to work with — she really listens to me and has helped me tackle issues I felt would never be resolved — I love that she offers advice in a non-judgmental manner and supports me during my ups and downs — she also communicates frequently with me which makes a huge difference in my progress — I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking help.

Reviewed March 2020

I would just like to send some kind words toward my counselor Michelle Walsh. I've been dealing with major anxiety/depression issues these past few weeks and i signed up to better help because of this. Michelle Walsh has given me the guidance to allow me to make great progress throughout all my troubles. I am so happy I was paired to her as I look forward to messaging her and getting responses all throughout the day. Her live sessions are extremely beneficial to the rest of my week and I look forward to continue my ongoing process with her. I know she will help me more and more as time progresses. Without her I don’t know how I would deal with my issues. She is the best!

Reviewed March 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Michelle Walsh offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Michelle Walsh works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Michelle Walsh speak?

Michelle Walsh speaks English.

How many years of experience does Michelle Walsh have?

Michelle Walsh has 11 years of experience.

Where is Michelle Walsh licensed to practice?

Michelle Walsh is licensed to practice in New Jersey.

Does Michelle Walsh accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Michelle Walsh does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Michelle Walsh offer?

Michelle Walsh offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy.

How can I communicate with Michelle Walsh?

Michelle Walsh can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Michelle Walsh?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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