Michelle Hively

Michelle Hively is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEd, LMFT, who possesses a profound passion for guiding adolescents, adults, couples, and families in understanding how their past experiences shape their present views of themselves, their relationships, and their sense of safety in the world. She is committed to meeting clients where they are in their journey and providing unwavering support. Michelle employs a range of powerful modalities, including mindfulness-based techniques and psychoeducation, to enhance clients' awareness of the mind-body connection. With extensive training in methods like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Gottman Method, she approaches issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relational conflicts with compassion and expertise. In both residential and outpatient settings, she has successfully assisted a diverse clientele in navigating trauma and developing healthier relationships. Specifically, in residential settings, she has focused on helping adolescents cultivate healthy sexual attitudes and behaviors. Michelle believes that real change begins through building a trusting therapeutic relationship, walking alongside clients on their path to emotional well-being and growth.