Carolyn Michaels, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Carolyn Michaels

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
7 years in practice

As a queer therapist, I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients in navigating mental health and relationships.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanBisexualQueerJudaismLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Mon
12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Tue
12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Gender Identity
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Identity
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

Location

  • Office Building

    106 Gay StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19127

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Step-free entry

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$105 — $155per session

  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMFT

    MF001448, Pennsylvania

Certificates

  • Internal Family Systems Level 1 Training

    IFS Institute

  • Gottman Therapy Level 1 Training

    The Gottman Institute

Education

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    MAMFT (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy), 2018

  • Oberlin College

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2013

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