About Me
I'm Michelle Weill, a licensed professional counselor supporting clients in DC and Maryland. Research has shown us that the most influential factor in the success of therapy is the relationship between a client and their therapist. My ultimate goal when working with you is to create a safe space where you can feel comfortable openly and honestly sharing your experience. My passion lies in working with individuals, couples, and families learning to navigate the often confusing and emotional journey of infertility, postpartum depression, and anxiety, as well as parenting, pregnancy loss, and relationship concerns.
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Experience & Training
I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park before pursuing a dual master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and School Counseling at the University of Southern California. During my graduate studies, I trained at Halle Berry’s Jenesse Center in Los Angeles, providing counseling focused on domestic violence education, empowerment, anger management, and sexual assault prevention for survivors and their families.
Since then, I have pursued postgraduate training from Postpartum Support International and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, specializing in perinatal mental health, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and infertility. I am committed to continuous professional development through ongoing training, certifications, peer consultation, and staying current with therapeutic literature. In addition, I serve as a board-approved clinical supervisor and provide individual supervision for graduate licensed clinicians working towards licensure.
Therapeutic Approach
Clients have reflected that they appreciate my warm and inviting approach to therapy, but that I will also challenge and push them when they need it. My eclectic therapeutic style incorporates mindfulness, Emotion-focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and allows for us to create meaningful, strength-based treatment goals. Through these evidence-based approaches, we will create a healing experience that helps to quiet the inner critic while building self-compassion and resilience. Together with my colleagues, I am dedicated to providing a therapeutic space that is mindful of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, and sexual orientation and the unique roles these play in your life.
Focus Areas and Expertise
I specialize in perinatal challenges, providing support for individuals, couples, and families navigating postpartum mood disorders, perinatal anxiety symptoms, and perinatal trauma. I also have specialized training in supporting clients through infertility treatment and perinatal loss. I enjoy working with couples and have expertise in working with couples navigating parenting challenges and adjusting to parenthood. I have significant experience treating anxiety and anxiety disorders and find that my integrative approach is especially helpful for addressing stress and burnout. Overall, I believe that you are the expert on your own life. My job is to utilize my skill set to walk with you through hard times, helping you manage stress, nurture your relationships, and make challenging decisions, in the service of creating a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
In therapy, I utilize an eclectic approach that integrates mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. This allows us to establish meaningful, strength-based treatment goals together. I am committed to compassionately supporting perinatal mental health, helping you navigate challenges such as infertility, pregnancy loss, and anxiety during the perinatal period providing non-judgemental parenting and relationship therapy. I strive to challenge and support my clients as needed, providing gentle feedback, coaching, and clinical structure to facilitate growth and change.
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University of Southern California
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) and School Counseling, 2012University of Maryland, College Park
B.S., Marketing, 2005 -
LCPC - Maryland, LC7003
LCPC - Washington, D.C. PRC200001439
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Postpartum Support International’s certificate training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s Mental Health Professional Certificate Training Part 1: Basic Infertility
Active member of The American Society of Reproductive Medicines (ASRM) Mental Health Professional Group
LCPCM Supervisor Training - Board Approved Supervisor