Emma Michiels, LCSW, MSW, M.E.d, Therapist in Boston, Massachusetts

Emma Michiels helps individuals in Massachusetts navigate life’s challenges with compassionate, evidence-based therapy designed to foster meaningful and lasting change. She works with adults across early career, midlife, and later adulthood, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to make progress toward improved emotional well-being. Emma is particularly passionate about supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and major life transitions, especially those connected to midlife shifts, aging, evolving identities, and changing roles. She understands that these transitions can feel overwhelming, and she works with clients to build resilience, confidence, and clarity as they navigate new chapters. Her clinical approach reflects a deep respect for each person’s lived experience, strengths, and goals. She provides individual therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based strategies, tailoring care to the needs of each client. Emma also works with individuals managing grief, medical-related emotional challenges, and relationship concerns, and she offers additional services to address a wide range of mental health needs for adults of all stages in life. Emma practices at LifeStance Health and brings a warm presence informed by a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys baking, running, and listening to audiobooks, which help her stay balanced and grounded.