Michelle D Risser, LISW-S
(she/ her)
About Me
I work with clients who have a variety of strengths and challenges. My clinical focus areas are maternal mental health, trauma, and utilizing EMDR to increase confidence and improve performance.
Education & Experience
Before opening my private practice in 2010, my experiences included working as a psychiatrist's assistant in a large counseling center, serving homeless teens in a transitional housing program, providing medical case management, drug and alcohol counseling and mental health therapy for persons living with HIV/ AIDS and hospital social work with children and families at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I have specialized training in perinatal and postpartum mental health through Postpartum Support International and I am certified in EMDR through EMDRIA. I am also a first aid volunteer for the Red Cross.
Specialty Area
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
Population Served
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
Insurance
- Aetna
- Medicare
- UnitedHealth
Medical Mutual
