Michele Kabas

Michele Kabas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York City. She works primarily with young adults and adult women who are struggling to find their voice at work, in relationships, and in their own bodies. An eating disorder specialist, Michele has deep expertise in incorporating Yoga philosophy, meditation and breathwork to strengthen the mind-body connection. Drawing from IFS Philosophy which includes accepting all parts of ourselves without judgement is most helpful in the healing journey. Healing earlier trauma helps in understanding how it connects to the adult self is an important part of the journey. Meeting each person where they are and what they can tolerate in any given moment is essential. The deep meaningful connection made between client and therapist is an important part of healing.

In addition to her work with individuals recovering from eating challenges or exploring their relationship to food, Michele welcomes a wide range of clients navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and substance misuse. She works with a harm-reduction model, a compassionate approach that reduces reliance on substances and strengthens alternative coping mechanisms.

Alongside traditional talk therapy and mindfulness practices, Michele also offers Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping), a body-centered approach which helps clients unblock negative thought patterns and stuck memories to live life more freely. Michele is dedicated to helping women learn to assert their own needs, empowering her clients to establish and enforce boundaries, pursue goals, and express their authentic voice.

In a supportive and interactive environment encouraging compassion for ourselves and others, Michele works collaboratively with her clients to find their individual path towards healing. She sees each person with their own unique strengths. Her goal is to treat each person with compassion and respect and to help them reach their greatest potential.