Michelle Kirby, LCSW, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Michelle Kirby

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Art Therapy

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michelle Kirby

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and earned my MSW from Rutgers University in 2020. I’m deeply passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves through authenticity, creativity, and meaningful self-expression. My approach to therapy is dynamic, engaging, and trauma-informed. I blend structure with flexibility, and I aim to be solution-focused while still making space for insight, curiosity, and growth. Clients often experience me as warm, energetic, and genuine, with a touch of humor to keep things approachable.

What should a new client know about working with you?

In our first session, you can expect a welcoming, collaborative space where I seek to learn your current stressors, long-standing patterns, self-talk, and the unique way you experience and process the world.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I integrate evidence-based approaches like Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support meaningful, lasting change. I’m also trained in EMDR and incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help process and heal from trauma. One of my core strengths is helping clients regulate their nervous systems so they can feel safer, more grounded, and more connected. I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more, and I’m truly passionate about supporting people in building lives that feel aligned, empowered, and fulfilling.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Emerging Wellness LLC

Education and training

Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1417719386

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Michelle Kirby?

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Is Michelle Kirby accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Michelle Kirby online?

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What practice does Michelle Kirby work with?

Michelle Kirby works with Emerging Wellness LLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Kirby?

Michelle Kirby frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Kirby on their profile.