Michelle Fein (she/her)

Relationship struggles often reflect deeper attachment patterns and nervous system responses. I work with individuals who want to feel more secure, less reactive, and more connected in partnership. Through parts work and somatic awareness, we explore relational triggers, boundaries, and communication so you can show up with clarity and emotional steadiness.

Burnout often develops in high-achieving women who carry responsibility, ambition, and perfectionistic standards. Over time, nervous system overdrive can lead to exhaustion, numbness, or functional freeze. I help you understand the biological roots of burnout, untangle internal pressure, and rebuild sustainable rhythms so you can feel engaged and energized rather than depleted.

I specialize in high-functioning anxiety that looks like success on the outside but feels like constant internal pressure on the inside. You may be productive and composed, yet wired, restless, or unable to fully relax. I use somatic therapy, EMDR, and nervous system work to help shift you out of chronic overdrive and into grounded regulation so calm becomes embodied, not forced.

My work is informed by Internal Family Systems, helping clients understand anxiety, perfectionism, and inner criticism as protective “parts” rather than flaws. We explore the roles these parts developed and build compassionate internal leadership so you can respond with clarity instead of reactivity. This framework supports deep self-trust and emotional integration while honoring each part’s original purpose.

I am trained in somatic EMDR and integrate body-based approaches to help clients regulate their nervous systems and process trauma safely. Rather than staying only in insight, we track physiological cues, build capacity for regulation, and gently reprocess stored stress. This approach is especially effective for high-functioning anxiety, burnout, and functional freeze, where the body holds what the mind has learned to override.

I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients relate differently to anxious thoughts and internal pressure. Rather than fighting your mind, we build psychological flexibility, clarify values, and take aligned action even when discomfort is present. ACT provides practical tools that complement somatic and parts work, helping you move toward a meaningful, values-driven life.

Burnout often develops in high-achieving women who carry responsibility, ambition, and perfectionistic standards. Over time, nervous system overdrive can lead to exhaustion, numbness, or functional freeze. I help you understand the biological roots of burnout, untangle internal pressure, and rebuild sustainable rhythms so you can feel engaged and energized rather than depleted.