About
Michelle Backe
A Native New Yorker, Michelle relocated to Maryland to attend UMBC and earned her Bachelor's Degree is Social Work. Michelle continued her education at University of Maryland School of Social Work, earning her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work. Serving the Adult and Geriatric population, over a span of 25+ years.
Individuals, Adults 18+
Specialities: Anxiety, life transitions, depression, relationships, grief, parenting,Women's issues, racial and LGBTQ empowering
Treatment Approach: Strengths-based, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, insight oriented, interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Private Pay:
Initial Evaluation $150
1 Hour Follow Up Session $150
45 minute Follow Up Session
$125
Sliding scale fees available
Resources
Emergency Services
If you are experiencing a clinical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
LGBTQ+
Sewi.org
Trevor life line 866-488-7386
Trans life line 877-565-8860
Hotlines
Baltimore County Crisis Response (410) 931-2214
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800)273-8255
Abuse/Assault
National Domestic Abuse Hotline (410)338-2642
Turnaround (Rape/Sexual Assault)
Child Protective Services 1-800-332-6347
Adult Protective Services 1-800-332-6347
Meditation/Mood Tracking Apps
Calm- Meditation
Headspace- Meditation
10% Happier- Meditation
Daylio
Moodkit
WorryWatch
Mood Tracking
Books
Feeling Good by David Burns (anxiety/panic attacks)
Walking on Eggshells by Randi Kreger and Paul T. Mason
The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown PhD,LMSW