A little about me:
I’m christina michelle (she/her pronouns).
I identify as a Black, queer, femme who worked as an actor and playwright before becoming a social worker. My counseling experience and interests range: BIPOC community; LGBTQIA+ community; adults experiencing depression and anxiety; survivors of trauma; therapists; artists and individuals wanting a space to process their feelings from week to week.
I firmly believe that you are the expert on your experiences. Within you already is the the capacity to fully heal. I see myself as a "Co-explorer" on your journey to living the life you desire and want to assist you in trusting your own inner wisdom.
I’m a fan of dancing, thunderstorms, and fireflies.
If you are interested in learning more about me/my approach, feel free to listen to this interview between myself and Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, CDWF, founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc on her “Conversations with a Wounded Healer” podcast.
Education
Brainspotting Practitioner. (Brainspotting is a somatic intervention utilized to support processing of trauma.) My trainers were John R. Edwards, LCSW, David Grand, PhD, Lisa Larson, LMFT, and Regina Faridnia, LCSW.
University of Evansville, Theatre Performance, BS
University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration: MSW