Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Michele Welker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in a variety of mental health settings, including community mental health agencies, domestic violence and sexual assault centers, as well as a university counseling center. Her experiences have taught her to uncover the strengths within each person, despite what challenges that they have faced; and work with those strengths to build the meaningful life they are seeking.

Michele’s therapeutic approach is culturally-aware and relationally-based, meaning that she believes a therapeutic relationship based on safety and trust is paramount to be effective; while also examining how systems impact individuals and the various identities that they may hold. She has training in a variety of approaches, such as: cognitive processing therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and IFS (Internal Family Systems). Her work stems from a strengths-based perspective to collaboratively help her clients understand themselves with self-compassion. Her clinical experience includes working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma, women’s health issues, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship challenges, and navigating life transitions. Michele cherishes diversity and is honored to work with all individuals, especially who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or whom are neurodiverse.

Originally from Ohio, Michele has resided in Pittsburgh for 15 years with her two college-aged children. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Gender Studies from Ohio University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Ohio State University. She is an avid (rescue) dog lover, enjoys hiking and camping in nature, as well as quiet days spent reading and baking.