Michelle Salzman, LCSW, LSCSW, RN
Michelle is a registered nurse and a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years experience in servicing others in need. She received her nursing degree from Avila College in Kansas City, Missouri. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kansas.
The uniqueness of her dual licenses provides her the ability to view clients and their concerns in a manner which takes into consideration both their physical and emotional needs. Being able to treat the “whole person” more effectively, due to her experience in two professions, increases the options and support for her therapeutic practice.
She provides a safe, nurturing atmosphere where clients learn new options and behaviors. She believes it takes much courage and strength to change what is not working for you. With that wisdom, we allow the truth to inspire our authentic selves.
Her goal with clients is to provide encouragement to change the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings which are decreasing their quality of life. In learning these new skills, the client gains independence and freedom to create a balanced, healthy life.

Life is full of obstacles... Michelle can help you overcome them and live a more joyful life!

For Individuals:

For Families:

Learn how to say “no” to negative, automatic thoughts that:

• Form self-defeating beliefs.
• Produce uncomfortable feelings.
• Cause nonproductive actions.

Take control of your thoughts and feelings:

• Empower self.
• Create new behaviors.

Survive loss:

• Transitions.
• Relationships.
• Chronic illness.
• Death.

Women’s Issues:

• Boundary setting.
• Self-esteem/confidence.
• Re-entry into the job market.

Mindfulness Approach:

• Nurture the connection between the mind, body, and spiritual aspects of our lives.​

Examine how past and present dramas in our lives affect our ability to grow.
Gain freedom and independence.

Discipline, maintaining couple time, blended families, children and divorce, adolescent/teenage concerns, young adult/empty nest.
Parenting—Let go of:

• Taking things too personally.
• Making assumptions.
• Being fearful of saying what you mean.
• Preconceived ideas of what “should” happen.
• Develop effective alternatives to saying “no.”
• Learn specific, concrete behaviors that provide rewarding parenting.
• Incorporate natural/logical consequences.

Teen Support—Guiding adolescents into the world of adulthood:
Balance guilt, frustration, and power with wisdom, intuition, and healthy judgment.

For Couples:

Communication and premarital counseling, divorce guidance.
Explore ways to rekindle your relationship. Learn how to: 

• Approach situations realistically.
• Eliminate “mind-reading.”
• Know what you want.
• Give yourself permission to ask for it.
• Let go of the old message that says, “If I have to ask for it, it doesn't mean much.”
• Rebuild trust and intimacy.
• Develop strategies to deal with life-cycle changes.
• Provide guidance and strategies for the divorce process.