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Short-term practical therapy for life stressors

Michele Paladino, LMHC, LPC

10 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online only

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About Michele

Michele Paladino helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma, and family-related concerns. She focuses on self-esteem, coping with life changes, and practical issues like communication and workplace strain. Michele is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing from New York.

Michele uses a strengths-based outlook and believes people are the experts on their own lives. She combines several evidence-based techniques to create a plan that fits each person.

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Background and approach

Sessions center on practical tools and short-term strategies that can be used between meetings. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Michele works together with clients to set goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as needed.

She emphasizes clear communication and small, achievable steps to make progress feel doable. With ten years of experience, she has worked in multiple clinical settings and has supported people through divorce, forgiveness work, and major life transitions. Michele also helps with trauma and abuse recovery by focusing on coping skills and present-day functioning rather than reliving the past.

People looking for help will find a mix of cognitive-style techniques, solution-focused planning, and mindfulness exercises. Michele aims to equip clients with tools they can use at home and at work so improvements carry over into daily life.

Approaches that translate to online care

Many of Michele's techniques focus on practical skills you can use between sessions. Cognitive-style methods help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to test new ways of coping. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and workplace challenges.

Solution-focused work emphasizes setting clear, measurable goals and trying concrete steps to reach them. It can be a good fit when someone wants fast, focused progress on specific problems like communication or separation logistics.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michele will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper discussion is needed. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a camera-free check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coping strategies, or when someone wants to work through thoughts in writing. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into life and keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Michele commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family challenges, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on coping with life changes, communication problems, divorce and workplace issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based. She emphasizes clear goals, practical tools, and short-term strategies that clients can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has ten years of clinical experience and has worked in a variety of settings. Her work includes helping people through divorce, forgiveness work, and trauma recovery.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
New York, Colorado, Missouri
Languages
English