Michelle Prado, LCSW — Therapist in Maine

Hi there, I'm Michelle!

Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with clarity, strength, and confidence. Let's work together to turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth.

My focus

Whether you're dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, divorce, or parenting difficulties, I'm here to provide the tools and support you need.

My approach

Through our sessions, you'll gain practical strategies to overcome obstacles and build a life aligned with your values. I create a therapeutic space where you feel respected, heard, and understood. I use therapeutic approaches like CBT, ACT, and DBT to help you reach your goals.

My communication style

I'm deeply committed to this work because I've seen firsthand the incredible resilience of the human spirit. With the right support, even life's toughest moments can lead to growth and transformation. Together, we'll navigate the ups and downs, helping you emerge stronger and more grounded on the other side.

My journey to mental healthcare

I believe everyone has the capacity for healing and growth when given the right support. My approach is rooted in respect for your unique story and strengths. I'm here to walk alongside you as you discover new ways of coping and thriving.

My goals for you

We'll work collaboratively to identify what matters most to you and create a plan that fits your needs. I'll provide practical tools and strategies you can use in daily life, while we explore patterns and build on your existing strengths to help you reach your goals.

Our first session

In the first session, we'll discuss a few housekeeping items about working with me, my practice, and my approach. We'll also discuss what brings you to therapy and your goals for starting therapy. Throughout there will be rapport building and you'll share some history about yourself and anything that ties into therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 15 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Cancer

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 41 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Michelle Prado