Michelle Iankowitz, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Michelle Iankowitz

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michelle Iankowitz

Michelle Iankowitz, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and holistic trauma specialist with a unique blend of clinical expertise and integrative healing. With over a decade of experience, Michelle supports highly motivated clients navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, relationship issues, and personal transformation. She combines evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapy with tools from HeartMath, clinical hypnotherapy, and mindfulness to foster deep healing that touches the heart, mind, and body. Michelle’s approach is both grounded and expansive—creating a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore their inner landscape while also challenging limiting beliefs and patterns. Her clients often describe the experience as both gentle and powerful—like resting in a meadow while training for an obstacle course. She is especially passionate about working with trauma survivors, individuals recovering from narcissistic abuse, and those ready to reconnect with their resilience. Outside of therapy, Michelle enjoys rock climbing, international travel, hiking, and spending time with her pup. She brings authenticity, empathy, and purpose to every session, helping clients shed the weight of their past and step into lighter, more aligned living. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind, and Everyday Health among others. During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Columbia University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1790323640

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Michelle Iankowitz?

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Is Michelle Iankowitz accepting new patients?

Michelle Iankowitz generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Michelle Iankowitz's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Michelle Iankowitz work with?

Michelle Iankowitz works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Iankowitz?

Michelle Iankowitz frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Iankowitz on their profile.