Michele Finkelstein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Michele Finkelstein

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

Hi I'm Michele! I am here to support you. If you're struggling with overwhelm, stress, transitions, motivation or all of the above let's chat.

I am a true believer in the power of therapy. I have watched hundreds of clients sit in front of me and experience major change over the course of our work together, it is incredible! I know that finding the right therapist is vulnerable work that requires persistence and tenacity and I am honored to be considered. ​ Our mental health symptoms can cause us real pain and for many of us, sitting in a chair week after week talking about it, can become frustrating. This is why I am so passionate about incorporating skill work into our sessions. Through the use of DBT skills, we can learn tangible ways to make change. We don't have control over the things that happen to us, but we do have control over how we cope with our circumstances. I'm here to help you find ways to cope with what's going on. ​I think of myself as a collaborator, ready to meet you wherever you're at within your mental health recovery; whether this is your first time attending therapy or you've been sitting with therapists for years and want to try something new. In our sessions I strive to create a safe space that is guided by your goals and interests.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
Cisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

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

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Feminist Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Optum – North Carolina
  • Sentara Healthcare – North Carolina
  • United HealthCare – North Carolina
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • Sliding scale

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

    C014363, North Carolina

Certificates

  • C-DBT

    Evergreen Certification

    Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills

Other