Dr. Michelle Litwer is a passionate psychologist dedicated to empowering adolescents and adults (ages 16 and up) in managing anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. With intensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), she utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-focused treatments like Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), to assist her clients in living more fulfilling lives. Dr. Litwer specializes in mood disorders, particularly anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), and helps individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes, build stronger relationships, and set achievable career and academic goals. Her gentle, warm, yet direct and irreverent style creates a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment. Believing that clients benefit from actionable tools and techniques, Dr. Litwer incorporates humor and lightness into her therapeutic sessions, emphasizing the importance of approaching life with balance and mindfulness.