Michelle Swanson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Michelle Swanson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Arlington, Virginia
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Professions: Clinical Social Worker

Languages: English

Telephone: 740-480-5013

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My Approach to Therapy

Michelle Swanson is a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience. She works with adults to address issues including bipolar, panic conditions, obsessive compulsion (OCD), posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and personality diagnoses. She also assists with concerns such as grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illness, and peripartum anxiety and depression. Michelle has spent time in community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, disaster response, and medical social work. She has additional expertise working with veterans, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

My Practice & Services

Michelle has a Master's in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and somatic experiencing. She tailors care to each client's needs. Michelle is passionate about assisting clients in achieving growth and wellness. She will partner with you to build a therapeutic alliance and support you as you work toward your unique goals. Schedule an appointment with Michelle today!

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

AdultsElders

Therapy Services & Specialties

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AnxietyBipolarBorderlineDepressionDivorce / Divorce AdjustmentEmotional OverwhelmGrief, Loss, and BereavementInattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Processing TherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Humanistic Psychology (humanism)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)

Location & Contact