What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.88
Average wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
4.93
“My son really enjoys his sessions with Michelle. He is very comfortable and we are making great strides,”
MGMore than 1 year ago
“Michelle is always great & knows how to relate to the parent & the child alike. Overall, very satisfied.”
JMMore than 1 year ago
About Michelle Christoffersen
Focus areas
Academic Stress
Anxiety
Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Autism
Young Adult Issues
Anger Management
Depression
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Trauma Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Strength-Based
Dialectical (DBT)
Play Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Michelle Christoffersen
Michelle Christoffersen, LMSW
Licensed Social Worker – New York State
Michelle Christoffersen is a New York State Licensed Social Worker who earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University, with a specialization in working with families, youth, adolescents, and individuals transitioning into adulthood. With over sixteen years of experience in the field, Michelle has supported individuals ages five through adulthood in a variety of settings, including clinical environments, schools, and community-based programs.
Much of Michelle’s career has focused on crisis intervention, working closely with school-aged children, teens, and their families. She is passionate about empowering clients to recognize their strengths, build resilience, and develop the tools they need to thrive. Her work is guided by a person-centered, collaborative approach that prioritizes each individual’s unique goals and personal definition of success.
In addition to her clinical background, Michelle brings valuable case management experience and an in-depth understanding of community resources and systems. She is skilled at helping clients access supports that enhance their overall well-being and improve their day-to-day functioning.
Michelle integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, and Strength-Based and Solution-Focused approaches. She is also trained in trauma-informed care and crisis response. A strong advocate for wellness beyond the therapy room, Michelle emphasizes the importance of self-care and mindfulness, helping clients apply these practices in everyday life.
Known for her warm, supportive, and grounded presence, Michelle is dedicated to creating a safe and encouraging space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Whether navigating stress, emotional challenges, family dynamics, or life transitions, she is committed to walking alongside her clients on th
What should a new client know about working with you?
Inspiring Wellness provides a safe, nurturing environment for those seeking a way to reduce stress through therapy. We have therapists on staff including Clinical Social Workers, EMDR Therapists and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who can help you meet your personal wellness goals. Mindfulness and Stress Reduction are incorporated into all sessions with our clients. Our therapists specialize in Individual and Family Therapy and use psycho-education designed to improve coping skills and interpersonal skills in order to help better manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and mood liability.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Inspiring Wellness provides counseling and mindfulness therapy services to assist with the emotional wellness of children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families.
When appropriate, mindfulness and meditation practices are merged with counseling strategies to help assist the client.
Mindfulness therapy brings an awareness to the thoughts circulating in our mind and helps us to connect those thoughts to our behaviors, feelings and actions. Our mind and body are connected, in order to heal one we must also tend to and treat the other. Inspiring Wellness values a whole body holistic approach to counseling.
Counseling services can help a child and their family through a variety of issues including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, OCD, self-confidence/esteem issues, anger management, ADHD, communication struggles and much more.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $115 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $115 for 45 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
We provide out of network coverage. We charge $110 per 45 minutes session and provide you with a superbill at the end of every month for you to submit to your insurance company. Your insurance company will reimburse you directly depending on your out of network coverage by mailing you a check.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- State University of New York, Stony Brook, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1023573714
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
4.93
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My son really enjoys his sessions with Michelle. He is very comfortable and we are making great strides,
More than 1 year agoMG
Michelle is always great & knows how to relate to the parent & the child alike. Overall, very satisfied.
More than 1 year agoJM
Michelle always listens very tentatively to me and offers great advice. You can tell she cares.
More than 1 year agoSM
Michelle is very good, the best ever. I wish I could come all the time.
More than 1 year agoMK
She helps me ALOT I love her. I have stress about school & teenage life.
More than 1 year agoKJ
Michelle is so easy to talk to and is super helpful.
More than 1 year agoJN
Really good and nice therapist!
Less than 1 year agoHM
She was comfort to talk with.
January 8, 2024Kristen Z.Verified patient
Teddy has had three sessions with Michelle and she is fantastic. By the end of the session Teddy is always happy and seems very content in the time spent together. Very grateful.
More than 1 year agoTW
Easy transition. Office contacted me right away with any paperwork I didn’t fill out. They answered all my questions before the appointment. My therapist was great really interacted during our session.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My son has been diagnosed with ASD. Michelle speaks my son's "language". We finally found a therapist that connects with my son and understands him.
More than 1 year agoMV
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Is Michelle Christoffersen accepting new patients?
Michelle Christoffersen generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Michelle Christoffersen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Michelle Christoffersen accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Michelle Christoffersen online?
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What practice does Michelle Christoffersen work with?
Michelle Christoffersen works with Inspiring Wellness.
Where is Michelle Christoffersen's office located?
Michelle Christoffersen's office is located at 186 W Main St, Sayville, NY 11782.
What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Christoffersen?
Michelle Christoffersen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Christoffersen on their profile.
What languages does Michelle Christoffersen speak?
Michelle Christoffersen speaks English.
How do patients rate Michelle Christoffersen in reviews?
16 patients have reviewed Michelle Christoffersen. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.93/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.93/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.