Juna  Michel
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Juna Michel

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Massachusetts Accepting Online
Taunton Accepting In-person
Updated June 1, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Couples counseling
  • Depression
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
  • Loss, grief, and bereavement
  • Relationship issues

Professional statement

Dr. Juna Michel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Taunton, MA. Dr. Michel supports teenagers, young adults, and adults through both individual and couples therapy. Her clients are stressed out, anxious, or depressed. They struggle with low self-esteem, which can lead to codependency or other relationship challenges. They might be going through major life transitions such as changes in their careers or grieving the loss of a loved one.



Dr. Michel’s approach to therapy begins with establishing her sessions are safe spaces to process through uncomfortable feelings. Clients are welcome to speak about what’s on their minds or about distressing experiences, receiving validation from Dr. Michel. Clients learn skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including how to avoid cognitive distortions that can lead to harmful self-criticism or negative self-talk. Dr. Michel helps clients reach their wellbeing goals, celebrating their progress along the way.



Dr. Michel earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. She has over 10 years of experience as a psychologist, and has spent working in private practice and as an advocate. Her style is warm, collaborative, and empathetic.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
  • Evernorth
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Optum
  • Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator)
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $200 (50min)
  • Initial session: $225 (60min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

Self-pay and out-of-network.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8AM -8:15 PM
  • Tue 9AM- 7PM
  • Wed 9AM -7PM
  • Thu 9-5PM
  • Fri 9AM-1PM
  • Sat 9AM-3PM
  • Sun 9AM-3PM

Taunton practice
18 Broadway, Suite 211-212, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9AM-8PM
  • Tue 9AM -7PM
  • Wed 9AM-7PM
  • Thu 9AM-7PM
  • Fri 9AM-2PM
  • Sat P9AM-3PM
  • Sun 9AM-3PM

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years

ML BEHAVIORALHEALTHSERVICESLLC, THERAPIST/OWNER, 2023 - Present
Advocates, Behavioral Consultant, 2007 - 2023

WALDEN UNIVERSITY, PHD, 2013
PACE UNIVERSITY, MA, 2001


Licensure

Massachusetts: 12279

New York: 003802-01


Languages

English

Haitian Creole