Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Eatontown, NJ
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Kara Michelin, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Portrait Health Centers
Location
117 State Route 35   
Suite 2   
EatontownNJ 07724
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Practice Information
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.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Mental Health Counselor (State)
License Info
37AC00261800
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.
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Addiction
 Adolescents
 Adoption
 Anger Management
 Anxiety and Panic
 Arts Therapy (Expressive)
 Asperger's Syndrome
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Bicultural Difficulties
 Body Image Issues
 Caregiver Issues
 Children's Counseling
 Chronic Illness
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Domestic Violence
 Eating Disorders
 Educational Therapy
 EMDR
 Family Conflict
 Gay or Lesbian Issues
 Gender Identity / Transgenderism
 Gifted / Talented Issues
 Grief and Loss
 Group Therapy
 Herpes and STD Counseling
 Hypnotherapy
 Learning Disabilities
 Life and Wellness Coaching
 Life Transitions
 Loneliness
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Men's Issues
 Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Online / Teletherapy
 Pet Therapy
 Play Therapy
 Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Premarital Counseling
 Problem Gambling
 Psychoanalysis
 Psychological Evaluation / Testing
 Psychopharmacology
 Relationship Issues
 Religious Counseling
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Sexual Dysfunction
 Stress Management
 Trauma and PTSD
 Women's Issues
 Work and Career Issues
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