
TGIF COUNSELING, LLC

Michelle Panzarella, LCSW, MA
Clinical Social Worker and Therapist providing individual therapy to teens and adults.
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Are you...
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Struggling w/ feeling confused, anxious, angry, frustrated, or down?
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Dealing with relationship issues, grief, communication problems, or some other life crisis? (Note: I am sex positive, poly, and kink friendly)
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Successful or reached your goals but still feel stuck, unhappy, a lack of purpose or meaning?
Whatever the transition, whatever the challenge, I can help you process the your thoughts and feelings and gain a new sense of direction!
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I offer brief and long-term
psychotherapy to teens & adults either in-person, telehealth (online therapy), or a combination of these methods. I do individual, family, and group counseling but I do NOT provide couples therapy.

If you choose onsite therapy sessions, this is my office :)
Therapy should not be just another burden for you to carry... let me help you lighten that load! Don't keep putting it off saying, "I don't have time" -- You are worth it! Contact me TODAY.
Qualifications:
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20+ years as a social worker
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Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University 1996
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Master's degree in Social Work from University of Georgia 2009
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LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license # CSW004963 Georgia
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Treatment Approach:
My treatment approach is eclectic, holistic, and humanistic; it is based on the individual's needs and goals. I have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy, Nutrition & Integrative methods, Mindfulness, and Addiction treatment. When the weather is nice, we can have a "Walk & Talk" session at a local park where we get in some movement and talk about life (it's like getting 2 things done at once!) or we can meet in my outdoor office space.
My private practice is a "Pet Friendly", I have 3 cats and a dog, that may (or may not) join us during a session, so you may want to consider tele-mental health/ distance counseling if you have any pet allergies.
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I am frequently attending workshops, seminars, or reading articles and books so I can continue to learn and grow. I am non-judgmental, sensitive, warm, loving, friendly, and funny, and I bring these qualities into my practice. I often refer people to outside resources, books, apps, videos, support groups, websites (See “Resources” tab) I believe that all people can learn, grow, and heal... if you have a safe space to do so, feel supported, and you work at it!
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Specialties and Issues (listed alphabetically for convenience):
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Addiction, substance use, and recovery (12-step and other models)
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Anxiety and/or Stress
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Codependency
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Childhood issues, abuse, or trauma
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Depression, Bipolar, and other mood disorders
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Eating disorders
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Fears &/or Anxiety @ -- Money, success and/or failure, not measuring up
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Grief and loss (of a person or pet)
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Kink, BDSM and lifestyle issues
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LGBTQ+ / Gender or sexual identity
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Parenting education / parenthood
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Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy
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School and career choices/ stress & anxiety around these
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Trauma and post-traumatic stress
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