Michelle Barker LCSW

Accepting Clients

Hi, I am Michelle Barker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy services to adults.

Clinical Social Worker in Laveen, AZ

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Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

I support adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, chronic stress, life transitions, nervous system dysregulation, life transitions, and adjustment to disability.

My Background and Approach

I use evidence-based treatment modalities including EMDR, CBT, somatic, and solution focused. I integrate neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and the mind-body connection to help clients move beyond survival mode. I am known for being warm, grounded, and compassionate—I love balancing thoughtful insight, practical tools, and a healthy sense of humor.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy is a tool for restoring emotional wellness and helping people reconnect with themselves. My approach combines a mind-body perspective with practical coping skills, education about the brain and nervous system, and space to process the experiences that have been difficult to carry. Together, we work to reduce overwhelm, recognize patterns and blind spots, and uncover the barriers that may be keeping you stuck. I believe understanding why we think, feel, and respond the way we do is an important part of creating change. Therapy isn't just about managing symptoms in the moment; it's about building self-awareness, developing healthier ways of responding, and creating a stronger foundation for lasting emotional wellness. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, steady, and connected to yourself, so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and freedom.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Reality Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Physical Disability
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Arizona · #LCSW 17493
Education
Master of Social Work
Additional credentials
EMDR Trained, October 2025
Trauma Certified
Years in practice
11 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Evernorth
  • Carelon
  • Aetna Banner

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients

Location

Primary Location

Laveen, AZ 85339
602-456-1425
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 33.3825705°, -112.1236468°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
Tolleson
Arizona
85353
Guadalupe
Arizona
85283
Avondale
Arizona
85392
Tempe
Arizona
85284
Goodyear
Arizona
85395
Litchfield Park
Arizona
85340
Paradise Valley
Arizona
85253
Youngtown
Arizona
85363
El Mirage
Arizona
85335
Sun City
Arizona
85374
Sun Lakes
Arizona
85248

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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