Michelle Owen(She/Her/Hers)

Michelle is a licensed psychotherapist supporting clients throughout New York State, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Colorado. She works with adults who are navigating the complexities of family dynamics, processing past trauma, and seeking a deeper understanding of their own identity. Having spent years in both direct practice and program leadership within social service agencies, Michelle has developed a keen understanding of how our earliest relational and family dynamics continue to shape our adult lives.

Michelle prioritizes establishing a safe, strength-based environment where you can uncover your patterns and work towards the life you want to lead. Her approach is rooted in relational therapy, drawing upon the therapeutic relationship as the primary tool to establish emotional safety, build insight, and foster meaningful growth. Michelle also integrates other modalities such as Gestalt therapy, utilizing present moment awareness to address anxiety, depression, and lingering impacts of trauma.

As a biracial Black woman and transracial adoptee, Michelle recognizes that sometimes finding a therapist who shares aspects of your identity or who understands parts of your lived experience can be a vital component of feeling truly seen and safe. However, no matter your background, she approaches every client with curiosity, humility, and a commitment to honoring their unique story.