Michele Anuszkiewicz
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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The journey of 1,000 miles starts with the first step. I'm so glad that you've made the first step, and I look forward to walking beside you on the journey. I know it can be incredibly hard to say what's troubling us out loud, so I'll try to go at your pace and earn your trust. I believe in your capacity to change. Beyond OCD, my areas of focus include depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, addiction, and phobias.
The journey of 1,000 miles starts with the first step. I'm so glad that you've made the first step, and I look forward to walking beside you on the journey. I know it can be incredibly hard to say what's troubling us out loud, so I'll try to go at your pace and earn your trust. I believe in your capacity to change. Beyond OCD, my areas of focus include depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, addiction, and phobias.
Location
Licensed in Maryland, New Jersey, New York
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Syracuse University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Michele
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Curative, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Partners Direct Health, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Michele
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I have pretty extreme anxiety, but I didn't know until I finally got treatment for depression and realized I wasn't nervous anymore. It was a lot of social anxiety. I knew I was anxious, but as I reflect now I realize it was pretty extreme. I got into this field because I was always thinking about anxiety. I know that the struggle is real. The feelings are very, very real. I can connect with that.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I listen and show respect, while encouraging you. I really do try to take it at your pace. This is on your schedule. You're the boss. You're driving. I've got a good map with really good directions, but ultimately, you're in charge here.
My message to you if you're struggling right now
A journey of 1,000 miles starts with one step. It's true. So no matter how stuck or overwhelmed you feel, take that step. You can always change your mind.
What my Members say helps them feel comfortable with me
People appreciate my humor, my frankness, and my authenticity. I take my job very seriously, but I try not to take myself that seriously.
Why our members love working with Michele
A.F.
Michele Anuszkiewicz has helped me let go of my hoard of clutter with expertise, patience, persistence, inventiveness and humor! I find myself surprised at how normal my space has felt and how comfortable I felt at finally having friends and family over. Thank you so much!
S.S.
My therapist Michele Anuszkiewicz was super helpful even in just a handful of sessions. She did a great job of balancing listening and supporting without reinforcing obsessive thoughts or compulsive mental rituals. I felt like she was able to work with all the different OCD themes I experience, and had creative ideas for exposures.
A.F.
Michele Anuszkiesicz at NOCD has been helping me immensely for over three months now and I continue to look forward each session, as I continually notice results and growth and feel very respected and supported. I highly recommend her. I came to Michele looking for help with what I suspected was hoarding and/or OCD. I wanted help: 1) getting rid of stuff that I had trouble letting go of, 2) stopping collecting in the first place, 3) stop excessively reviewing my work, 4) stop getting mired in decision making with perfectionism. Michele has helped me every session immensely in all these areas and more that I probably forgot and we've agreed on useful homework that feels doable, our "experiments" to see how I can try on my own. I have felt very safe to go through the whole process with her because of her nonjudgmental, respectful communication, and the way she has encouraged me gently to take on challenges. It is evident that she has had a lot of experience in this area, which feels incredibly valuable when we address the challenges I face and the thoughts and feelings I have. She has discussed setbacks with gentle nonjudgmental encouragement and celebrated my getting through challenges, in what feels very kind and genuine. Her questions and ideas have been presented gently and I always feel that I am treated as an independent person, with great respect for the power to ultimately be mine to make decisions. I hope this review has been helpful and wish anyone reading good luck on your journey!
J.V.
Michele is really open-minded and nonjudgmental, and I feel more grounded and in control of my mental state after speaking with her.
J.D.
I have been pulling my hair for at least 25 years. I’ve been working with Michele for 2 months and I went 10 days pull free already. She has been so helpful in figuring out the root of the problem and exploring different ideas that would work for me.
R.M.
michele is great!! so creative in helping find the right tools for me.
R.M.
Michelle truly listens and understands, and has such great insight and strategies!
J.L.
I felt very comforted and reassured that Michele cares about my situation. I feel confident that she has the necessary tools and training to help me deal with my phobias and live a happier life.
R.M.
feel understood and heard. michelle has so many creative and helpful tools!
J.L.
I felt very happy and comfortable with Michele
K.Z.
I like her so far
R.M.
Michele is great. She has great insights and tools. I feel very understood and heard. Highly highly recommend!
J.V.
Michele was very compassionate and knowledgable, and she made me feel like I’m on the right track.
A.L.
Michele has been super supportive and responsive to my specific needs, and I really appreciate having her in my corner.
P.A.
I very satisfied with my therapist I would recommend to friends and family.
F.D.
Like talking with my therapist
I.F.
I honestly for the first time in a long time felt there could be hope for me. Michele was truly caring and honest.
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