Michel L. Long, LCSW
About Me
The only way through pain is through pain. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Consultant, and TRN HAP Facilitator. I have been affiliated with the military for nearly 20 years, specializing in trauma, relationship conflict, addiction, and performance enhancement. I help my clients recognize their needs, their worth, and build hope and healing for their future.
I practice holistic care by developing self spiritually, physically, socially and mentally. I am EMDR certified and primarily utilize Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP) framework in my practice. I am Gottman level 1 trained and utilize various strategies to meet the subjective needs of my clients.
Asking for help is not easy. I am here to provide a trusting, supportive, safe space for you to get your work done. I see you, and I am here to help you through.
Education & Experience
University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA
Master of Social Work, May, 2013
Concentration: Mental Health Licensed to practice in Missouri.
University of Wyoming – Laramie, WY Bachelor of Arts Psychology, 2007 Minor: Military Science & Spanish
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA
Trauma Recovery HAP Volunteer Faculty Team
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Group
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
Florida Blue, Ascension (SmartHealth), Oscar (Optum), United Healthcare (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health
