Michelle Vollmar

Michelle Vollmar is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist with over a decade of experience specializing in trauma and intimate partner violence. With a broadened focus on anxiety disorders, depression, and perfectionism, she is well-versed in various therapeutic modalities. Michelle is a trained teacher of Kristen Neff's Mindful Self-Compassion and has previously facilitated DBT skills groups, as well as actively studying RO-DBT. With twenty years of experience in educational settings, from elementary to graduate-level classrooms, she has also conducted post-graduate continuing education workshops. Central to her practice is mindfulness, which she incorporates alongside CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, and Compassion-Focused approaches. Known for her relational, compassionate, and collaborative style, Michelle specializes in recognizing and addressing burnout and caregiver fatigue among therapists and other helping professionals. Her approach is characterized by a balance of directness and compassion, and she genuinely values the opportunity to assist individuals in their growth and achievement of personal goals. Michelle listens attentively to understand each person's unique circumstances and tailors her strategies to meet individual needs.