Michela Iriti

Create a more balanced life

Self care is necessary for mental and physical wellness. I strive to create a safe space and a judgement free zone so you can be yourself and feel not only heard, but understood.

My primary objective as a therapist is always to provide support, comfort, and empathy to my patients. My hope is that an individual never feels shame or embarrassment in seeking some extra help to cope with life’s multitude of stressors.

I use CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - techniques to take a close look at your thoughts and emotions and help you gain a better understanding of how these manifest through your behaviors. Having a more clear insight helps assist with the goal of altering those negative thoughts and unlearning the behaviors that are harming you or no longer serving you; while also adopting healthier thought patterns and habits. Reframing your thinking, developing constructive coping skills, and improving the relationships with yourself and others, are some primary examples of goals one might work towards in this therapeutic modality.

I believe that healing can be inspired through feelings of connection and understanding; these are crucial to a healthy therapeutic relationship. The process of seeking therapy or finding a therapist that is the right fit can understandably be a daunting task but I wish to make the process less stressful.

I enjoy working with individuals but I specialize in working with couples; as it can be a particularly intimidating venture to work with a spouse or significant other on communication, trust, and connection.

Couples counseling can be a somewhat vague and intimidating title. Some examples of relationship dynamics I work with include divorced or separated co-parents, pre-marital couples, LQBTQ+ relationships, couples who are unsure of whether or not they can continue in their marriage or relationships, and many others. The relationship does not need to be in crisis or falling apart to seek a bit of extra assistance and support. It is not a sign of failure or distress. It can be used as a form of prevention or simply to strengthen the bond.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ therapeutic approach with couples. However, I use the Gottman Method of practice to meet the individuals where they are and improve their understanding of one another; how they communicate their wants and needs and help them to reconnect.