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Michele Rosario, CEAP, LCSW(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Employee Assistance Professional, CEAP
New JerseyPennsylvania
Anxiety -Codependency- Depression- Eating disorders & disordered eating-Shame- Stress management-

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Professional statement

Michele J. Rosario, LCSW is a seasoned clinician with over 20 years of experience working with high-functioning adults navigating anxiety, overthinking, and the long-term impact of complex relational dynamics. Her practice is designed for individuals who are externally capable and accomplished, yet internally experience pressure, self-doubt, or difficulty sustaining a sense of ease.

Michele works with clients who are ready to move beyond managing symptoms and begin understanding the patterns that drive them. Many of her clients notice themselves overfunctioning, taking on more than is theirs, or feeling “on” much of the time. Her work focuses on helping clients develop clarity around these patterns and shift them in a way that feels both grounded and sustainable.

Her approach is structured, insight-oriented, and integrative, drawing from trauma-informed, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused frameworks. Sessions are active and collaborative, with an emphasis on developing awareness, making intentional changes, and creating meaningful shifts in how clients think, respond, and relate to themselves and others.

Michele’s clinical style is direct, thoughtful, and steady. She creates a focused therapeutic space where clients can step out of ingrained roles, better understand their internal experience, and begin to operate with greater clarity and intention. Her work is best suited for individuals who value depth, consistency, and a more engaged therapeutic process.

Michele is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and offers telehealth sessions through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. She works with adult individuals and maintains a consistent, structured schedule to support continuity and progress in treatment.


Message to clients

I work with high-functioning individuals who are used to being capable, dependable, and often the one others rely on. If you’re someone who has achieved externally but finds that internally there’s still pressure, overthinking, or a sense of being “on” much of the time, my hope is to help you better understand what’s driving that experience and begin to shift it.

My approach is structured, goal-directed, and focused on meaningful change. Sessions are active and collaborative, with an emphasis on insight, accountability, and practical application. This is not a space for passive venting, but for developing clarity, strengthening personal agency, and creating a more grounded, consistent internal state.

I value consistency and engagement in the work we do together. If this approach resonates, I invite you to complete the inquiry form on my website so we can determine whether it’s a good fit. I review all submissions personally and respond promptly to those that align with my scope and availability.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 19 years


EMDR INSTITUTE , EMDR TRAINED , 2014
CEAP (CERTIFIED EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONAL), EAPPA ACCREDITED , 2011
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY , MSW, 2007
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY , BA , 2001

Licensure

Pennsylvania: CW016898 - New Jersey: 44SC06632300

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Understanding and reducing persistent anxiety, overthinking, and internal pressure, particularly in high-functioning individuals who appear composed but feel overwhelmed internally.

Codependency - Addressing patterns of overfunctioning, people-pleasing, and difficulty setting boundaries. Developing a more balanced sense of responsibility, autonomy, and self-trust in relationships.

Depression - Working with high-functioning depression, including low motivation, emotional heaviness, and internal disconnection, while maintaining external performance and responsibility.

Eating disorders & disordered eating - Exploring patterns of control, perfectionism, and emotional regulation as they relate to food and body. Supporting sustainable change in both behavior and underlying psychological drivers.

Shame - Identifying and working through chronic or situational shame rooted in earlier experiences. Building a more grounded and integrated sense of self.

Stress management - Addressing chronic stress, internal pressure, and the sense of always needing to be “on.” This work focuses on understanding the patterns that drive overfunctioning and developing more sustainable ways of thinking, responding, and regulating.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours

Currently accepting new clients for telehealth in PA and NJ. Availability is limited and focused on maintaining a consistent, structured schedule.


Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in PA)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in PA)
  • Capital Blue Cross (in-network in PA)
  • Cigna (in-network in PA)
  • Evernorth (in-network in PA, NJ)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in PA)
  • Independence Blue Cross (in-network in PA)
  • Meritain Health (in-network in PA)
  • Optum (in-network in PA, NJ)
  • UMR (in-network in PA)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in PA)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
  • Initial session:$200 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
Therapist's note

Your insurance is verified before any appointment is scheduled to ensure all information is accurate and confirmed for easy billing!


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