Michelle Portman, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with 29 years of experience in empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges. Her clients often find themselves in periods of stress, feeling overwhelmed by the lack of meaning and control in their lives, due to conflicts in relationships and the pressures of various life roles. Additionally, her clients may carry the weight of unresolved events, leading to a fear-driven perspective. Michelle specializes in guiding her clients toward creating a life worth living, no matter the circumstances. She addresses common issues such as anxiety, anger, and depression through evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based approaches. With a focus on lasting, brain-based changes, her work promotes a transformative journey for individuals aging from teens to the elderly, fostering a greater sense of peace and resilience.