It is not your fault but it

is within your power to heal.

Trauma, toxic relationship, childhood stress and current struggles all contribute to financial challenges. As a trauma and financial therapist, I help you to identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and develop a plan to achieve them.

I grew up between two conflicting money stories; generational poverty on my mother’s side and generational wealth on my father’s. One taught survival; the other perfectionism.

Living between these extremes showed me that true financial healing comes from addressing the emotional and psychological roots of money behavior.

With more than 30 years of experience, I integrate behavioral finance, transpersonal psychology, and neuroscience to guide clients from financial stress to lasting emotional and financial balance.

Education & Media Features

  • Harvard Medical School – Lifestyle Medicine, Couples in Crisis
  • Center for Financial Social Work
  • National Financial Educators Council
  • Certified Clinical Autism Specialist
  • Featured in Oprah Magazine, The Washington Post, Vogue, Yahoo Finance, NerdWallet, Earnin, and Women’s World and more.

Areas of Expertise

  • Financial Therapy for Individuals and Couples
  • Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
  • Financial Literacy and Wellness Coaching
  • Emotional Regulation and Behavior Change

You don’t have to live in fear or conflict about money. Healing is possible; emotionally, psychologically, and financially.

 You don’t have to worry about money.

You don’t have to argue about money anymore.

Release shame, blame, and gripping fear.

Testimonial

“Michele is an outstanding therapist with high levels of insight, empathy, and awareness of what a client needs in the moment. She integrates multiple disciplines of therapy.”

– Dr. Rand Coleman

Testimonial

“Michele is a gifted therapist who cares, deeply about others. She is a generous spirit who will guide and work with you to help you to find solutions to problems and to feel whole again.”

– Diane S.

Testimonials

“Michele is very knowledgeable and caring. She is super focused and knows how to get to the root of the issue while offering the support needed.”

– Marianna V.G.

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