Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello! My name is Michelle Pellin, and I am licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Connecticut and Florida. I currently hold two Masters: one in eBhavioral Medicine and Health Psychology, and the other in Human Services and Counseling. Previously, I was a licensed therapeutic foster parent for almost 20 years, working mainly with mentally and emotionally disabled teens, and adopted two of them. I also worked as a case manager for 7 years fighting for the rights of my acquired brain injury, physically challenged, and elder clients.
I have worked with all kinds of individuals, and welcome anyone who needs support, as I am open and affirming to all. I believe that as a holistic psychotherapist, one must be healthy in mind, body and spirit. I am a true believer that your past experiences have brought you to your present situations, and will be assisting and supporting you in your counseling journey. I will help you find a better, more peaceful place in your life.
My philosophy is simple. Believe in yourself. Believe in the power you hold within your soul to change the world around you. Don’t let others drag you down to their level. Surround yourself with supportive people. Work hard, but make fun one of your top priorities. Reach out and give of yourself to others in need., but also give back to YOU. You are stronger than you tell yourself you are. You can be that person you want to be with the power of positive thoughts and actions.
During our time together, I will treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve, and not pass judgment. I will listen to your concerns, and provide you at times with gentle guidance. However, you are the captain of your own ship, so I will never insist on doing anything you don’t feel comfortable with.
It took courage to seek help! I look forward to working with you.
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Michelle Pellin is a licensed counselor practicing in Connecticut and also holds licensure as a mental health counselor in Florida. She earned two master’s degrees: one in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology and the other in Human Services and Counseling. With 11 years of professional experience, she brings a background that includes nearly 20 years as a licensed therapeutic foster parent working primarily with mentally and emotionally disabled teens, two of whom she adopted, and seven years as a case manager advocating for clients with acquired brain injury, physical disabilities, and elder clients.
She works with a wide range of concerns and welcomes anyone seeking support, maintaining an open and affirming stance for all. Her specialties include stress and anxiety management, parenting, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger management, career issues, bipolar disorder, coaching, and ADHD.
As a holistic psychotherapist, she emphasizes health of mind, body, and spirit and believes that past experiences contribute to present circumstances. She supports clients through their counseling journey with the goal of helping them find a more peaceful place in life. Her therapeutic philosophy centers on building self-belief and recognizing one’s inner strength, surrounding oneself with supportive people, balancing hard work with enjoyment, giving to others while also attending to personal needs, and using positive thoughts and actions to foster change.
In sessions she strives to treat each person with dignity and respect, listens carefully to concerns, and offers gentle guidance without judgment. She honors clients as the captain of their own ship and will not press anyone to do something they are uncomfortable with. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and looks forward to working with individuals in Connecticut who are ready to begin or continue their healing and growth.
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