Kara Michelin, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Portrait Health Centers
Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.
Bio
Specialties: Academic Underachievement, ADHD, Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Alzheimer’s, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Cancer, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief & Loss, HIV/AIDS, Impulsivity, LGBTQ, Mindfulness, Men’s Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Peer Relationships, Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma & PTSD, Women’s Issues
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” –Carl Jung
The decision to seek therapy is a courageous choice. My intention is to provide you with a safe and open-minded space to explore any challenges you may be facing towards your wellbeing. Specific treatment techniques I utilize are CBT, DBT, Family Systems Therapy, Play Therapy, and Positive Psychology exercises. Mental health is not a destination but a process, and I am here to walk beside you.
I am a graduate of Rutgers University and have my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. My background is in cognitive neuroscience combined with psychotherapy. I have worked with clients of diverse ages and backgrounds in individual, group, and family settings. I have specialized in counseling individuals who have been incarcerated as well as individuals and families navigating a life-changing illness (e.g., dementia, cancer, HIV/AIDS). I additionally work with those at the end of their lives, with a focus on grief and bereavement.
When I’m not wearing my counselor’s hat, you can find me trying new recipes in the kitchen or practicing ballet/modern dance. I unapologetically sing in my car and may ask you to give it a try, too.
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, type of insurance, credit cards.
License:37AC00261800
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Adoption
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Men's Issues
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Body Image Issues
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Pet Therapy
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Play Therapy
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