About Michelle Heidami
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Michelle Heidami
Michelle Heidami is a mental health counselor passionate about helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive through a socially conscious and trauma-informed lens. Her therapeutic practice is grounded in values of justice, liberation, and authenticity, recognizing how power, identity, and lived experience shape mental health. Michelle works collaboratively with clients to uncover protective patterns, explore personal histories, and foster adaptive responses that align with well-being and inner truth. She draws from psychodynamic theory, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices to create a personalized and validating therapeutic experience. Michelle specializes in working with individuals facing complex trauma, intergenerational conflict, identity development, anxiety, depression, career transitions, and relationship challenges. She also brings a deep appreciation for creativity and embodiment, informed by her background as an actor, dancer, and yoga teacher. Her approach nurtures each client’s inner artist, encouraging vulnerability as a wellspring of strength and transformation.
Deeply attuned to the intersectional identities and unique stories of those she works with, Michelle brings compassion, curiosity, and courage to the therapeutic relationship. Her work is shaped by a commitment to inclusivity, cultural humility, and holistic care.
Michelle earned an Ed.M. in Mental Health Counseling and an M.A. in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Originally from Houston, she has called New York City home for over 15 years and understands firsthand the complexities of urban life.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Michelle Heidami is a mental health counselor passionate about helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive through a socially conscious and trauma-informed lens. Her therapeutic practice is grounded in values of justice, liberation, and authenticity, recognizing how power, identity, and lived experience shape mental health. Michelle works collaboratively with clients to uncover protective patterns, explore personal histories, and foster adaptive responses that align with well-being and inner truth. She draws from psychodynamic theory, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices to create a personalized and validating therapeutic experience. Michelle specializes in working with individuals facing complex trauma, intergenerational conflict, identity development, anxiety, depression, career transitions, and relationship challenges. She also brings a deep appreciation for creativity and embodiment, informed by her background as an actor, dancer, and yoga teacher. Her approach nurtures each client’s inner artist, encouraging vulnerability as a wellspring of strength and transformation.
Deeply attuned to the intersectional identities and unique stories of those she works with, Michelle brings compassion, curiosity, and courage to the therapeutic relationship. Her work is shaped by a commitment to inclusivity, cultural humility, and holistic care.
Michelle earned an Ed.M. in Mental Health Counseling and an M.A. in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Originally from Houston, she has called New York City home for over 15 years and understands firsthand the complexities of urban life.
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Education and background
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Education and training
- Columbia University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- Columbia University, Master's in Psychological Counseling
NPI number
1285456590
How soon can I make an appointment with Michelle Heidami?
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Is Michelle Heidami accepting new patients?
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What practice does Michelle Heidami work with?
Michelle Heidami works with Manhattan Mental Health Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Heidami?
Michelle Heidami frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Heidami on their profile.
What languages does Michelle Heidami speak?
Michelle Heidami speaks English.