**PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Perepiczka is currently on extended leave and is not taking on new clients.** Dr. Michelle Perepiczka received her doctorate from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2009 and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Nationally Certified Counselor. Dr. Perepiczka has been providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy within a personalized therapeutic framework customized for each client to emphasize his or her strengths and assist with attaining the personal growth he or she is striving for. Dr. Perepiczka works with adults struggling with a wide range of concerns such as the following: Anxiety, Panic, and Phobias Communication Conflict in Relationships Ending of Relationships Grief and Loss LGBTQ Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar) Parenting: Behavioral Concerns, Attachment, Anxiety, Academic Struggles Stress Management and Relaxation Trauma Related to Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, and Victimization Work, Education, and Career Dr. Perepiczka views each person as a unique individual who has his or her own story to tell and new chapters to write in life. She focuses on empowering clients to use their personal strengths as well as motivating them to grow personally to reach the healthy lifestyle goals they set for themselves. Sometimes life hands us more than lemons or a windy, bumpy road ahead of us. We can run into truly hard times, emotional stress, destructive relationships, trauma, and unhealthy patterns. Dr. Perepiczka provides nonjudgmental help and support for you.