Michael Pappano

**I am not accepting clients currently.** Choosing to seek professional help is a difficult and brave decision. I am glad you have courageously embarked upon this journey, and I am glad you found me! Psychotherapy is a special, intimate collaboration between therapist and client. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to heal from unresolved wounds and to embrace their power to create a more fulfilling and peaceful relationship with themselves and others. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), I adopt a holistic, strengths-based, and person-in-environment perspective. My therapeutic approach is based on EMDR protocol, Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed, compassionate, flexible, and insight-oriented. Every client deserves to feel confident, capable, and empowered to effect change in themselves and their surroundings. My extensive experience includes working with individuals suffering from anxiety disorders, mood disorders, co-occurring disorders, grief, and serious and persistent mental illness. Prior to opening up my private practice, I worked in settings including community mental health, hospital, inpatient psychiatry, and outpatient medical clinic. I’ve also had the unique opportunity to develop an advanced skill-set working with individuals living with physical and cognitive limitations due to chronic physiological illnesses, such as Multiple Sclerosis. I am a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS). I welcome you as you are and where you are! Ready to hear and do more? Please contact me to determine if we are a good match to work together. I look forward to hearing from you.