Michelle provides individual therapy and group therapy. She primarily works with young adults (20s and 30s) and specializes in substance abuse, anxiety and depression.
Michelle uses an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing on elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Before joining DC Talk Therapy, Michelle worked for the City of Alexandria (VA), providing individual therapy for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. She also led a variety of therapy groups. Michelle has also worked as an addictions counselor at Kolmac Clinic, a well-respected substance abuse clinic in Washington, D.C.
A native New Yorker, Michelle received her undergraduate degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University in Arlington, Va.
Michelle is licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. She is also a member of the American Counseling Association and the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Michelle has started an ongoing weekly anxiety group for young adults, ages 26-38. It’s held in her office on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:45pm.
Group therapy can be a great adjunct or alternative to individual therapy.
The group is capped at seven participants, and our groups typically fill up fast. To sign up or for more information, please call 202.588.1288 or email us at info@dctalktherapy.com.
Michelle offers afternoon and evening sessions. She offers teletherapy on various platforms, including Doxy and Zoom, as well as in-person therapy.
To schedule an appointment with Michelle Paul for individual counseling, please call (202) 588-1288 or email us at info@dctalktherapy.com.