Mental Health Services in Seattle and Across Washington!
Looking for a therapist to help you better manage symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Feeling overwhelmed by Caregiving for a Loved One?
Dealing with Stress and Burnout in a workplace setting?
About Me
Hi, my name is Michelle Solomon, LICSW (she/her) and I look forward to working in collaboration with you on your mental health journey.
You’re in a place to do the healing work, and you want to feel happier and more like yourself again. My style is very collaborative, warm, and relational, with a bit of humor mixed in. It’s important that we can laugh and have fun together at the right moments, while meeting your needs and goals.
I specialize in working with adults with Bipolar Disorder, Stress and Burnout, and those Supporting Loved Ones in Crisis. I am very passionate about helping you make short and long-term improvements and gaining more tools to lead a happier quality of life. My clients usually tell me they appreciate my enthusiasm, energy, advocacy, and thoroughness. I strive to be as intentional as possible in our sessions to make sure you get the most out of our time together.
Please note: I am licensed in Washington State and can only provide therapy to clients located in Washington.
In my free time, I love spending time with my cat, Arrietty, backpacking, biking, volunteering with animals, traveling, and relaxing wherever I can find the sunshine.
Therapy for Everyone
As a cis white female social worker, I’m aware we may have different ethnic or racial backgrounds, and want to acknowledge the impact this has on your world and how you may show up in therapy. Because of this, I also recognize both the privilege and limitations in my lived experiences. I understand that the immense amount of systemic racism and oppression in the world is very activating and terrifying for many. I am committed to showing up as an ally and providing a culturally competent, social justice, and trauma-focused lens to you. My goal is to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. I also have an open door policy for any feedback you wish to provide.
I am LGBTQIA+ aligned and will always support and encourage you to explore your identities, process any gender dysphoria, help you get your needs met, and assist in finding inclusive healthcare, such as trans-affirming care. I will work alongside you to help challenge barriers and advocate for your needs whenever possible.
Background and Education
I have over 9 years of experience in the mental health field, serving adult clients as they navigate new diagnoses, interpersonal challenges, and life stressors. I have worked in inpatient psychiatric hospital settings, community mental health, and partial hospitalization as both a social worker and recreation therapist. I also have over 5 years of experience facilitating group therapy, teaching clients new coping skills, ways to reframe negative thoughts, and how to create better work-life balance and healthy structure.
Education/Training/Memberships
BA from Western Washington University in Recreational Therapy
Master of Social Work from University of Washington
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) Trained
Washington Mental Health Counselor’s Association
My virtual office workspace
Let’s Make Sure We’re the Right Fit
Cultivating a therapeutic alliance is extremely important to me, so I want to make sure we are a good fit for one another! Please send a message to request a free 15-minute phone consultation. Feel free to include 3-5 days/times you are available to talk. If we move forward, we can schedule an initial intake session within 1 week.
