Office-Based Practicum Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Michelle is a Board-Certified music therapist and 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance. Michelle has practiced music therapy for four years specializing in working with adults over 65 and neurodivergent populations (including individuals with Autism) from ages 3 to 21. Michelle is trained in using music as a modality for therapeutic healing and achievement of functional treatment goals. Michelle is also trained in MBSR, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and incorporates concepts of mindfulness and somatic awareness to promote healing and growth. Additionally, Michelle incorporates cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches in her work with clients and focuses on prioritizing the client’s needs and desires first.

Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, psychodynamic, music therapy, mindfulness-based and somatic approaches, MBSR (Mindfulness-based stress reduction), yoga therapy

Specialties: Children ages 0-10, teens & adolescents, neurodivergent individuals, individuals with differing abilities

Certification/Training: MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)