Michelle L. Kahl, LPC, NBCC, C.I.T., EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Michelle
About Me
I have over 25 years experience of different capacities in the mental health field. I am certified in EMDR and am a Consultant in Training, (under Amy Wagner EMDR Consultant). The following are certifications I hold: EMDR Certified, Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) by the International Association of Trauma Professionals, Eating Disorders Certificate, Trauma Art Narrative Therapy (TANT), Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate (CCDPD), Disaster and Crisis Outreach and Referral Professional (DCORP). NOVA training was completed in 2001. My work experience in Emergency Medical Services (EMT and Paramedic Crew Chief) has provided me personal experience in managing a variety of crisis situations, post-crisis debriefings as well as first hand knowledge of what first responders experience.
Education & Experience
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist C.I.T. (Consultant In Training) B.A. Clinical Sociology, Indiana University of PA M.A. Counseling and Development, Slippery Rock University of PA. 30 years experience in Mental Health and Substance Treatment.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
National Board of Certified Counselors American Counseling Association Pennsylvania Counselors Association EMDRIA Professional member
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Highmark
- Humana
- Magellan Health
- Medicaid
- Sliding Scale
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealth
Employee Assistance Programs, UPMC