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Michelle Rivkin, LPC

Michelle Rivkin, LPC

she/her

Licensed in NJ #00422200
Insurances Accepted: Aetna
I help my clients to recognize and develop their strengths in order to increase their sense of empowerment, promote resiliency, develop greater self-acceptance and grow and improve their lives.

My Therapy Style

I provide individual recognition for adolescents, adults, couples and families coping with multiple issues in order to provide appropriate counseling and support. I work in diverse settings, designed to provide a variety of counseling and support services. I provide clients with an approach to therapy combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Orientation with Positive Psychology.

I prioritize helping clients identify specific behavioral goals, understanding the impact of their thoughts on their behaviors, and agreeing on strategy implementation in order to achieve these goals. I provide clients with a safe and collaborative environment to support their exploration of positive experiences. I also help my clients to recognize and develop their strengths in order to increase their sense of empowerment, promote resiliency, develop greater self-acceptance and grow and improve their lives.

Education & Training

BA - Psychology, Brooklyn College

MA - Psychology, Towson University

Get to Know Me

Why did you become a mental health professional?

I have wanted to since I can remember. I walked into Coney Island hospital psych ward at age 16 and asked how I can help and learn. I believe that feeling validated and wanted to make positive changes can lead to a healthy mental health. I have a true passion for helping others work towards their goals and collaboratively help them find functional changes that lead them to their goals.

What are your interests outside of work?

I enjoy exercise and spending time with my family, and friends.

What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?

Exercise as well as a mental health hour after work.

What book have you read more than once?

The Giving Tree - messages of helping those in need, giving, growing old, and making people that you love happy, can be more rewarding than receiving any gift.

Favorite organization/non-profit?

Chai Lifeline - it was founded in 1987 to help families with children battling cancer.

How do you recharge?

Family and exercise