Michele Howard, LICSW	Last Updated: 12/30/2011

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

My professional training and clinical experience support my belief that change is very possible. I work in a personal way to help you make meaning of your experience and to support your reesilience. Fear, anxiety and depression are common responses to life's challenges. But pain can be examined and transformed. Honesty and trust are the goals of the therapeutic relationship. Change occurs in this safe environment. I look forward to assisting you in managing the emotional difficulties in your life, discovering contentment and removing obstacles to growth.


Office and Contact Information

Michele Howard Roslindale, MA 02131	Phone: (617) 947-3040 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Contact: Michele Howard

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: By appointment
Tuesday: By appointment
Wednesday: By appointment
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: By appointment
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 1 Day
Weekends: 1 Day

Accessibility:

Are Near Public Transportation

Can Make Home Visits

Offer Evening Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 24

Licensing:

MA - LICSW [1016298]

Degrees:

MSW


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $80
Group: N/A
Family: $90

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicare: Yes

Insurance:

Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO)	MEDEX
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (PPO)	PacifiCare Behavioral Health
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc.	United Behavioral Health (UBH)


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Domestic Violence	Neurological
Addictions/Substance	Dual Diagnosis	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Aging	Elder Abuse	Personality Disorders
Anger Management	Family Dysfunction	Physical Illness/Impairment
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Grief/Loss	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Behavioral Problems	Infertility	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Bipolar Disorders	Interpersonal Relationships	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Career/Employment Concerns	Life Transitions	Stress
Couple or Marital Issues	Men's Issues	Trauma/PTSD
Depression	Multicultural Issues	Women's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adults (26-59)

Seniors (60 +)

Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Chronic Illness	Disabled
Brain/Head Injured	College Students	Obese or Overweight
Caregivers


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Humanistic	Psycho-Educational
Case Management	Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)	Psychodynamic
Cognitive/Behavioral	Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.)	Relational
Crisis Intervention	Long-Term	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Evaluation/Diagnostic	Narrative Therapy	Social Support
Feminist	Outreach

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Family Systems	Individual
Educational or Psycho-Educational


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Jewish


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Michele Howard, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker