Michelle Avigan, Ph.D.
B.A. Barnard College, Columbia University
Ph.D. St. John’s University

Michelle Avigan, with MFCS since 1996, has over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples. She specializes in anxiety and mood disorders, with a concentration in marital therapy. She is currently working toward certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a couple therapy model that emphasizes the development of a safe and secure bond between partners. In her work with individuals she uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and solution-focused techniques to help clients develop insight and use more effective coping strategies. Her experience includes working with people with a variety of relationship problems, stress related issues and those suffering with grief and loss. She works hard to create a safe environment where she can work collaboratively with clients to help them marshal their own resources and find their best selves.

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