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Dr. Michelle Thai, PhD

Dr. Michelle Thai, PhD

Psychologist
625 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA
Michelle Thai helps teens and adults develop practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce distress, improve sleep, and regain a sense of stability in their daily lives. As a psychologist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy to patients across Massachusetts, offering thoughtful, goal-oriented care that balances compassion with clinical precision. Her work commonly focuses on anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, including chronic insomnia. Michelle collaborates with patients to understand how thoughts, behaviors, and physiological responses interact, then applies structured, research-supported approaches to create meaningful and sustainable change. She treats teens ages 15–17 as well as adults, tailoring care to each developmental stage and life context. A central area of passion in Michelle’s practice is treating sleep difficulties and the emotional and physical challenges that often accompany them. She is particularly experienced in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) and health psychology, helping patients manage the impact of medical conditions, stress, and trauma on sleep and overall functioning. Her approach is grounded in cultural humility, ensuring therapy is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to each person’s lived experience, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. Michelle primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT-I, and mindfulness-based techniques, while also offering additional evidence-informed interventions as clinically appropriate. She began practicing in 2017 and brings years of experience supporting patients through trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, and health-related stress. Outside of her clinical work, Michelle enjoys outdoor adventures with her rescue dog, Mang Mang, finding that time in nature supports balance and well-being.
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About Dr. Michelle Thai

Focus areas

Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Sleep Disorder
Insomnia
Stress

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Compassion Focused
Intervention

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Michelle Thai

Michelle Thai helps teens and adults develop practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce distress, improve sleep, and regain a sense of stability in their daily lives. As a psychologist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy to patients across Massachusetts, offering thoughtful, goal-oriented care that balances compassion with clinical precision. Her work commonly focuses on anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, including chronic insomnia. Michelle collaborates with patients to understand how thoughts, behaviors, and physiological responses interact, then applies structured, research-supported approaches to create meaningful and sustainable change. She treats teens ages 15–17 as well as adults, tailoring care to each developmental stage and life context. A central area of passion in Michelle’s practice is treating sleep difficulties and the emotional and physical challenges that often accompany them. She is particularly experienced in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) and health psychology, helping patients manage the impact of medical conditions, stress, and trauma on sleep and overall functioning. Her approach is grounded in cultural humility, ensuring therapy is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to each person’s lived experience, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. Michelle primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT-I, and mindfulness-based techniques, while also offering additional evidence-informed interventions as clinically appropriate. She began practicing in 2017 and brings years of experience supporting patients through trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, and health-related stress. Outside of her clinical work, Michelle enjoys outdoor adventures with her rescue dog, Mang Mang, finding that time in nature supports balance and well-being.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit

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Dr. Michelle Thai, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
625 Mt Auburn St
625 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472
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Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Minnesota, PhD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1851034763

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Where is Dr. Michelle Thai's office located?

Dr. Michelle Thai has 2 office locations in Watertown, view full addresses on Dr. Thai's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michelle Thai?

Dr. Michelle Thai frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michelle Thai on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Michelle Thai speak?

Dr. Michelle Thai speaks English.

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