Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
With more than 10 years of experience working with families and individuals, I have had the humbling experience of supporting clients through significant changes in their lives. These changes can come at the individual level such as physical and mental health abilities, the relationship level such as communication concerns or role expectations, or at the systemic level such as collaboration with medical teams and coordination of family and caregivers.
It is a humbling experience because I recognize that I am being brought in often during one of the worst moments in someone’s life. I do not take that lightly and I try to ensure that each client I work with feels safe and supported.
In practice I have utilized varying therapeutic approaches and I work with the client to identify which approach best meets their needs. Truth be told, because not one size fits all, it is often a combination of multiple therapies. I have found that the most frequently used in my work are Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Based Approach, Mindfulness Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
The most common feedback I receive from those that I work with is that they feel I have a calming presence, a kindness that helps them to feel immediately comfortable, and the knowledge and expertise to truly help them achieve their goals.
I understand the value in balancing the joys of life with the challenges of life , and I look forward to establishing this balance with you.
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Michelle Upton brings eight years of experience supporting both individuals and families through significant life changes. She has worked with people facing shifts at the personal level, including changes in physical and mental health abilities, at the relationship level with concerns about communication and role expectations, and at the systemic level when collaboration with medical teams and coordination among family and caregivers is needed.
Michelle describes her work as humbling because she is often invited into what clients regard as some of the most difficult moments in their lives. She approaches that responsibility thoughtfully and strives to create a therapeutic atmosphere where each person feels safe and supported.
In practice she draws from multiple therapeutic orientations and partners with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs. Since no single approach suits everyone, she commonly blends techniques; the approaches she most frequently uses include Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, a Solution-Based approach, Mindfulness Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
A common response Michelle receives is that clients notice her calming presence and kindness, alongside the knowledge and expertise she brings to helping them reach their goals.
She holds a Master of Arts and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts (license number 122973). Michelle values balancing life’s joys with its challenges and looks forward to helping clients establish that balance.
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