Michelle Casarella(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
New York•Connecticut•Florida
ADHD Parenting-New/First Time Moms-Anxiety-Working Moms-Postpartum depression-Parenting-
Michelle Casarella
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Professional statement
If you’ve read all the books, followed all the “ADHD mom” accounts, tried all the reward charts, and still feel like your home is a battlefield - you are not alone. Maybe you cried in the school parking lot this week, received 5 calls from your ADHD child's teacher or locked yourself in the laundry room to just have two minutes to breathe... You are exhausted from arguing, you feel like you're walking on eggshells at home, you just want a peaceful evening without a meltdown - you deserve a break. You deserve to feel like you actually enjoy motherhood again.
You find yourself snapping at your husband and questioning if you are even cut out to be a mom - you are wondering if anyone else truly - gets it. Sometimes you just want someone to recognize exactly how hard motherhood is and resonate with your mental load and overwhelm from your ADHD child.
It feels like you are carrying the weight of the entire family on your shoulders and the pressure is too much. In my Calm in the Chaos Workshop - we work on real tools and real strategies. You'll leave with actual scripts and resources you can start using the next day - no fluff, not theory - just real help for real moms.
If you've been craving peace at home, this one's for you.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 11 years
Private Practice, 2018 - Present
New York City Police, Department Psychologist, 2015 - 2018
California School of Professional Psychology, PsyD, 2015
Licensure
Florida: TPPY85 - New York: 022541 - Connecticut: 004657Languages
EnglishSpecialties
ADHD Parenting - I help moms of kids with ADHD bring peace back into their home, find calm, confidence, and connection through practical tools, mindset shifts, and real-world strategies that actually work.
New/First Time Moms - Working with women as they adjust to new motherhood; cultivating self-care and stress management
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Working Moms - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health
Postpartum depression - Coping with persistent feelings of sadness, exhaustion, and/or being overwhelmed after the birth of a child; developing strategies for more positive thought patterns and behaviors.
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
Locations & Hours
Online therapy group for moms w/ school aged ADHD children starts in January!
Accepting United, Oxford & Oscar in NY.
Learn practical skills & get support from moms who get it.
Message for more info!
Insurance
- Oscar Health (in-network in NY)
- Oxford Health Plans (in-network in NY)
- United Healthcare (in-network in NY)
Michelle Casarella is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Aetna
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$300 (50min)
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:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Venmo
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- As needed
Therapist's note
I manage all the hassle of dealing with the insurance companies so all you have to do is show up for your session!
I offer these options:
--Submit claims to your insurance directly for reimbursement (typical gets to you in only 3 weeks!)
--Immediately verify your benefits to determine how much reimbursement you will get
These services are not typically offered but I work with busy moms who have enough to do and are always taking care of everyone else--so I take care of all this for you!
Client testimonials
"My call with Michelle was on time, to the point, and I felt like I had a nice chance to hear her view."
- Zencare client • November 2019"She is an amazing incredible provider. She creates a very comfortable environment and I feel like she truly cares and wants to see you succeed and overcome obstacles/unsettling situations."
- Zencare client • March 2024"Michelle Casarella is amazing she gives you clarity on what ever situation you are seeking very nice and helpful in many ways don’t walk but runnn to her don’t hesitate she can be the help, advice or even to feel heard with no judgement you are looking for !!!"
- Zencare client • May 2025Book a Free Initial Consultation
The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
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