Michele  Conklin
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Michele Conklin

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Registered Art Therapist, ATR Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
California Waitlist Online
New York, Connecticut Accepting Online
Ridgefield Accepting In-person
Updated August 27, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Couples counseling
  • Artists' mental health
  • Perfectionism

Professional statement

Michele Conklin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist who is located in Ridgefield, CT and also sees clients in New York and California. She welcomes both individuals and couples to her practice, which focuses on using a creative and integrative approach to heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and decrease the daily impact of stress and anxiety. Michele also holds a special place in her practice for creative professionals, supporting them to overcome the mental blocks that stand in the way of pursuing career goals and feeling more satisfaction in their lives.

In addition to traditional talk therapy, Michele draws from expressive and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients deepen the mind-body connection and remain grounded in the present moment. Michele is experienced in using EMDR, an evidence-based treatment that facilitates the release of traumatic experiences, from single-incident to developmental trauma. Sessions might also incorporate relaxation exercises, art-making, or meditative practices.

With couples, Michele focuses on experiential approaches to help partners learn to listen with compassion and foster more positive patterns of communication. She is particularly attuned to how the presence of a trauma in one or both partners’ lives might be affecting the relationship.

Michele’s style is flexible, collaborative, and tailored to each client. She brings to the work an unfailing belief in each individual’s inner resilience and innate wholeness. Together, she supports clients to move beyond painful experiences of the past, tune in to their own true voice, lead with their strengths, and make decisions rooted in their core values.

Michele holds a Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy with a specialization in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University and a Bachelor’s degree from New York University.


Message to clients

I believe therapy is a place to explore challenges, connect with feelings, better understand patterns and relationships so you can create the life you want. Therapy is one of the rare places you can do that in a completely safe space and in the presence of someone who is committed to being on that path with you. 


Specialties

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life

Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Michele Conklin is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $225 (50min)
  • Initial session: $225 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $250 (60min)
  • Extended sessions: $275 (80min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

If you have an HSA, you may be able to use the card attached to your account for payment.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00pm-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00pm4:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Ridgefield practice
2 Mountain View Ave, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thu 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Connecticut)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tue 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 14 years

Private Practice, 2014 - Present
PCH Treatment Center, Trauma Therapist, Groups & Individuals, 2018 - Present
Private Practice , Registered MFT Intern, 2013 - 2014
Southern California Counseling Center, Registered MFT Intern, 2010 - 2013

Loyola Marymount University, MA, Marriage and Family Therapy with Specialization in Clinical Art Therapy, 2010


Licensure

California: 83523

New York: 002003

Connecticut: 2994


Languages

English