Michelle has a Masters degree in Social Work from Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois with a concentration in Occupational Social Work. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Illinois University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. Michelle has over 23 years clinical experience working with clients & organizations regarding a variety of workplace and performance issues. Her experience in managing crises lends itself well to her strength in conducting critical incident stress debriefings and grief groups. Michelle has worked within various settings over the years, from outpatient to inpatient, including within the school system and has served a variety of clientele with a variety of issues. Her areas of expertise include transition & deployment/re-integration issues for military members and their families, providing EAP (employee assistance programs) services all while supporting clients throughout challenges in order to overcome obstacles, accomplish their goals & feel their best!