​Areas of specialty:

Motherhood/Fatherhood

Perinatal Mental Health

Spiritual and Faith Transition

Major Life Transition

Anxiety

OCD

Trauma/PTSD

Women's Issues

Men's Issues

Veterans

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Education and qualifications

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Licensed Clinical Social Work 

North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

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Master's Degree Clinical Social Work

George Mason University

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Connecting with Ground; Nature-Based Interventions

Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute​

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Perinatal Mood Disorder: Components of Care

Postpartum Support International

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Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

Postpartum Support International

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Domestic Violence Tier 1 Advocate

Fairfax County Virginia 

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My approach

I utilize evidence-based approaches that are best suited for each unique client and believe that a collaborative therapeutic relationship is best. The approaches that I pull from the most are Somatic Nature-Based Therapy and inner-child work. I am also utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and IFS informed treatment.  I would describe my approach as goal oriented and directive, when necessary, while also implementing patience and compassion. I work best with clients that are eager to see changes in their lives and are willing to leave ineffective coping skills in the past. 

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​Therapeutic Intensives

Therapy Intensives offer clients the opportunity to focus on their therapeutic goals with minimal distractions and optimal focus. By committing to extended sessions over the course of several consecutive days you are investing in your own healing. Therapy Intensives offer an alternative to the typical weekly or bi-weekly therapy sessions that are typically seen in modern therapy. Therapy Intensives are not ideal for every client and an individual consultation is required prior to scheduling with Michelle. 

 

Therapy Intensives might be a good fit for:

 

• Clients that have tried a more traditional approach to therapy and were not satisfied with the results and want to try a more condensed option. 

• Clients that live outside of North Carolina but want to work with Michelle Walker, LCSW.

• Clients that value doing deeper work that challenges them

• Clients that feel ready to make changes in their lives

• Clients that feel drawn to nature and want to learn how to use this connection in their lives

 

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