Juna Michel
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHCShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHCDr. 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.
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
Self-pay and out-of-network.
Years of Experience: 10 years
ML BEHAVIORALHEALTHSERVICESLLC, THERAPIST/OWNER, 2023 - Present
Advocates, Behavioral Consultant, 2007 - 2023
WALDEN UNIVERSITY, PHD, 2013
PACE UNIVERSITY, MA, 2001
Massachusetts: 12279
New York: 003802-01
English
Haitian Creole