Practicing since: 2008 Michelle graduated from Yale University with her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Her clinical training at Duke included rotations in the Pain
Accepts 5 Insurance Carriers:
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Humana
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
Meet Michelle Pearce, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Practicing since: 2008
Michelle graduated from Yale University with her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Her clinical training at Duke included rotations in the Pain Management/Biofeedback Program, Duke Eating Disorders Program, and the Cognitive Behavioral Research and Treatment Program. She completed two post-doctoral fellowships at Duke University Medical Center, one in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and one with the Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health. She has received advanced training in integrative medicine from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. She is also an adjunct Assistant Professor in the department of Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center and a member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Her passion for helping people achieve their health-related goals and live balanced, peaceful lives has inspired Michelle throughout her career in mental health.
Michelle is also certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma and PTSD and leads mind-body skills training, stress management, and writing for wellness groups. Her area of clinical and research expertise is in integrating spirituality and religion into therapy. She is the author of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Christians with Depression: A Tool-Based Primer. She implements this expertise in treatment with clients. Her holistic approach to treatment includes a number of psychological and mind-body methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mind-body stress reduction (e.g., breath-work, guided imagery, mindfulness, and progressive muscle relaxation), behavioral change for healthy lifestyles, mindful eating, spiritually-integrated therapy, and motivational interviewing.
She has helped clients reduce stress, better cope with illness, improve sleep, exercise, lose weight, reduce compulsive eating, improve diabetes management, better manage anxiety, situational depression and life adjustments, and improve overall quality of life. Michelle is committed to her personal mission of empowering people to prosper – body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Michelle Pearce, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is licensed in the state of Maryland (#05176).
Issues Served
- Adoption and Foster Care
- Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain
- Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum)
- Grief and Loss
- Impulse Control and Anger Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other)
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Insurance
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Humana
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
Office Locations
- Bel Air, MD
- Bel Air, MD - Conowingo Rd Office
- Bowie Condo Office
- Bowie, MD
- Ellicott City, MD
- Waldorf, MD
- Waldorf, MD - Waldorf Condo Office
More Information
Age Groups: Adolescents 12-17, Adults 18+
Demographics: Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Female, LGBTQ+, Male
Languages: English
Treatment Orientation: Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy
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