Stephanie Michael, LSW
Stephanie Michael, LSW
Telehealth, Hazlet – Bethany Commons
SCHOOL BACKGROUND
Stephanie obtained her undergraduate degree, with college honors, from Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). She earned a master’s degree from Rutgers University’s School of Social Work, with an emphasis on children, youth and families, and is a New Jersey Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NJLEND) alumna. Stephanie completed post-graduate training at the Youth Consultation Service (YCS), Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health and trained under live – supervision in developmental theory, integrating behavioral approaches, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with a diverse client population.
EXPERIENCE
She has experience collaborating with parent-infant dyads, and children and families from a family-centered, culturally competent perspective, using various theoretical models and techniques. Stephanie has worked with a range of presenting problems, including counseling assessments for individuals and their families, counseling for adults and children affected by domestic violence and/or trauma, single- parent and divorced families, as well as children struggling with anxiety and self-harm.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / TRAININGS
Stephanie is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and co-chair of the PCA-NJ Child Wellness Institute’s Young Professionals Network. She is a certified Positive Discipline parent educator, and a Circle of Security® Parenting™ and Music Together® facilitator.
Areas Treated:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
Stephanie’s Specialty Areas:
Play Used in Therapy
Family Therapy
Neurodevelopmental Differabilities
Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Training and Certifications:
Positive Discipline parent educator; Circle of Security® Parenting™ facilitator; Music Together® facilitator; Keeping Babies & Children in Mind | “Strengthening Families Program;” ASQ-3, ASQ-SE
Professional Memberships:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Professional Media and Publications:
“Building Resilience: Resources to Help Families Grow from Challenging Times,” Exceptional Parent 2021; The Boggs Center Podcast Co-Interviewer: “Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities,” 2021
Short Bio: Stephanie obtained her undergraduate degree from Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). She earned a master’s degree from Rutgers University’s School of Social Work. Stephanie completed post-graduate training at the Youth Consultation Service (YCS), Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health and trained under live – supervision in developmental theory, integrating behavioral approaches, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with a diverse client population.
She has experience collaborating with parent-infant dyads, and children and families from a family-centered, culturally competent perspective, using various theoretical models and techniques.