Find balance joy harmony peace within yourself and your relationships
I provide a holistic, integrated approach to therapy in a trusting, calm and comforting environment, helping relationships navigate current difficulties while empowering each individual to access their authentic self and harness their full potential.
Find balance joy harmony peace within yourself and your relationships
I provide a holistic, integrated approach to therapy in a trusting, calm and comforting environment, helping relationships navigate current difficulties while empowering each individual to access their authentic self and harness their full potential.
CREDENTIALS
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MA 10000234, CT 002508 & FL M4246)
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Fairfield University
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Clinical Fellow Member (2018)
- Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor (RYI 200)
- Featured Psychotherapist on Psychology Today
Michelle Mecca, LMFT
“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do”
~Brene Brown
You can breathe a sigh of relief- you are in the right place! With over 15 years of experience working in health and wellness, I am passionate about supporting individuals as they gain strength and cultivate a relationship with themselves through the mind and body connection.
You will find your calm space and identify new areas in your life that are meaningful to you. Through a therapeutic and supportive approach, I take the time to get to know you and help you create new experiences, beginnings and perspectives. From relationship difficulties, infertility, identity struggles and thoughts you perhaps have never spoke out loud to anyone before, I provide a safe space for you to share anything that is troubling you. Together, we will use skills to help you heal from emotional wounds and the stress you are experiencing.
Deciding to commit to therapy is for the brave. For some people, going to therapy can bring about feelings of shame, anxiety or failure. The real honest truth is that we are all works in progress. It is not possible for us to have all the answers to every single thing that comes up in our lives. Especially when it comes to the heavy stuff, to admit you need help is incredibly courageous.
The power and strength of healing exists within each of us. I want my clients to know that I offer you more than just a compassionate ear, I will help you create positive, lasting changes in your life and your relationships. From a collaborative approach I will meet you where you are in the present time, help you make sense of how you got here, challenge you when you get stuck, and cheer you on as you make progress!
"Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement."
~Brene Brown
Services
I work with teens, adults, couples and families struggling with life transitions, premarital and marital concerns, parenting, infertility, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and loss. I have facilitated specialty groups focused on empowering women, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, addiction, trauma, coping with change and mindfulness/meditation.
As a Certified Yoga and Meditation teacher, when my clients are open to learning and experiencing how a meditation practice may support their healing, I am able to bring that into our sessions.
I am LGBTQ and minority affirmative and work from a foundation of social justice and equality.
Couples
In a safe and supportive environment, I will help you and your partner create a deeper more meaningful connection. Whether you are a couple struggling with communication, lack of intimacy, rebuilding trust, emotional connection, parenting, premarital and marital concerns, divorce, infertility, life transitions, addiction, grief and loss, in our sessions I will help you communicate effectively and have conversations that will lead to a greater respect and understanding of each other. I work from a variety of treatment modalities including Gottman Couple’s and Parenting Therapy and Bowen Couple’s Therapy.
Individuals
People seek therapy for many different reasons. Anxiety, Depression, Academic Pressure, Peer and Family Stress, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Emotional Intelligence, Addiction, Grief/Loss and more. I’ll help you understand the root cause of your challenges and give you skills and the support you need to live happier and more fulfilling lives.
I work from a variety of treatment modalities including DBT, CBT, IFS, Structural, Narrative, Solution Focused models.
Families
Families are the sum of their parts so if the family members are not connecting and working well together the family system breaks down. Whether your family is struggling with emotional disconnection, interpersonal conflicts, life transitions, addiction, grief and loss I am here to help support you. I work from a variety of treatment modalities including Structural, Narrative, Bowen and Solution Focus models of family system therapy.
If you have questions about your particular needs or would like to learn more about my approach to therapy, please send me an email or schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am an out-of-network mental health provider. Upon request, I will provide you with a superbill for out-of-network documentation. Reimbursement will be determined based on your insurance plan.
I provide in person and online therapy as a simple, effective and flexible solution. Online therapy sessions with me follow the general format of in person therapy and are designed for deep, reflective work that leads to change.
Making the choice to come to therapy is a difficult one, especially if you don’t know what to expect. What you can expect from therapy is to be respected, safe and not judged. Therapy is a shared journey in which we discover together, different perspectives and changes that can be made to alleviate the burden you are feeling. I provide a warm, supportive environment for you to recognize your authentic self and access your full potential.
I follow HIPAA guidelines when it comes to patient confidentiality.
I require a 24 hour in advance request for cancellation, no shows or less than 24 hour notice will result in the charge of the full session fee.
Under the law (Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act) health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency services.
You can ask for a Good Faith Estimate in writing before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than the Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy of your Good Faith Estimate. For more information visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Complimentary 15-minute consultation
Together, let’s take the first step in your journey to feeling better and living a meaningful life. Ensuring we are the right fit is an important part of your healing process and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.