Michelle Vazquez(She/Her/Hers)

Ms. Vazquez brings extensive experience to Willow Health with 10 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing compassionate psychotherapy and support to diverse populations. She earned her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Manhattan University and draws from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness-based therapy.

Ms. Vazquez sees individuals ages 18 and older with a range of mental health needs, focusing on anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self harm, bipolar disorder, and trauma. She sees new patients in our crisis program and helps run our virtual IOP program and offers virtual only services for individuals who are located in the state of NY. Office hours are 11a ET – 7p ET Monday through Friday with after hours nursing call access.

Life is never without challenges. We are often left juggling chronic stress and problems in multiple areas of life. Her approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, she is here to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow.

Her specialties include depression, anxiety, family conflicts, generational healing, addictions, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, anger management, and personality disorders. She is also experienced with working with the LBGTQA+ community. Her strengths-based and culturally sensitive approach allows you to arrive at insight and develop tools that you can begin to use immediately to make positive change in your life.

Clients often describe her as calm, grounded, and genuinely curious. She believes therapy should feel like a conversation—not a diagnosis—and that healing happens through authentic, trusting relationships. If you’re considering therapy, the first step can be the hardest. She'd be honored to walk alongside you.