Michelle Partin

M.S.W., LCSW

Michelle Partin is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social worker in Indiana and Virginia. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s in Social Work both from Indiana University. She went on to get her needed supervision for her LCSW at a community mental health center in Indiana by working as a community based therapist. Michelle has 19 years experience in behavioral health with the last 11 years as a therapist. Michelle has experience with adults both online and in person, office and community settings. Michelle has a diverse range of social work skills which provides a strong foundation to meet clients needs, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, PTSD, ADHD, marital concerns and many more. 

Having experience in various setting’s means that Michelle has an eclectic approach to therapy and utilizes many evidence based approaches when meeting with clients. Development of coping skills, drawing from strengths, solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and trauma focused approaches are used in sessions as needed. Michelle seeks to create a safe place for her clients to feel comfortable in sharing their life experiences. Michelle’s clients have described her and her approach as down to Earth, empowering, thought provoking and note an overall positive experience in their therapy journey. Michelle encourages goals and action steps, utilizes homework and encourages feedback. Michelle does challenge her clients when needed to help growth when needed. Clients have noted feeling empowered after sessions. 

Michelle enjoys reading, painting, puzzles, being with her children and husband, finding new things to cook and eat, and being outdoors as much as possible. 

Population/ Issues

Adults

Anxiety

Depression

Relationship issues

Life transitions

Grief and Loss

Addictions

Trauma and Abuse

Clinical Orientation & Treatment Modalities

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapies)

DBT (Dialectical Behavioral therapy)

Motivational Interviewing

SFT (Solution Focused Therapies)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Mindfulness techniques

Client Centered Therapy

Couples therapy

Professional Memberships/Certification

NASW

EMDR