Michelle Ferrer

Michelle Ferrer, PhD, is an experienced therapist dedicated to guiding individuals and families on their therapeutic journeys. Recognizing that the beginning stages of therapy can be daunting, she employs a clear and individualized assessment process to collaboratively define the frequency and objectives tailored to each family's unique needs. Michelle specializes in working with expecting families, parent-infant dyads, children, teens, young adults, and parents, uncovering and addressing the underlying issues that may be affecting mood and behavior. Her expertise encompasses key areas such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support. As a nationally rostered clinician in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), she has earned her PhD from Yeshiva University and pursued additional fellowship specializations at UCSF School of Medicine and Hackensack University Medical Center. By adopting a relational approach based on evidence-based attachment and psychodynamic theory, Michelle aims to understand and explore the root challenges faced by her clients, fostering awareness that aids in navigating personal emotions and experiences amidst life's complexities.