Michelle ItzKowitz

Counselor, PLC (she, her)

I am a trauma-informed mental health professional who integrates holistic and mind-body practices like yoga and somatic awareness into therapy. I provide a compassionate, safe, and empowering space for clients to explore their experiences, heal from trauma, and reconnect with their inner strength. My work emphasizes building a strong therapeutic alliance, honoring each person’s unique story, and supporting growth through an integrative, culturally humble approach.

Available in person (West Yarmouth) and online

Daytime, Afternoon, Evening Availability

Become a New Client

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother

Age Group

Kids

Teens

Adults

(Individuals)

BECOME A NEW CLIENT

Communities

Gay Allied

Intersex Allied

Lesbian Allied

Non-Binary Allied

Queer Allied

Racial Justice Allied

Sex Worker Allied

Single Mother

Transgender Allied

Age Group

Adults

(Individuals)

Specialities and Treatments

SpecialitIEs

Top Specialities

Mens Issues

Self Confidence/Self Esteem

Stress

Social Anxiety

Young Adult Issues

Expertise

Anxiety

Stress

Coping Skills

Addiction

ADHD

Alcohol Use

Depression

Drug Abuse

Dual Diagnosis

Family Conflict

Grief

Life Transitions

Men's Issues

Mood Disorders

Panic Disorder

Peer Relationships

Relationship Issues

Self Esteem

Sleep or Insomnia

Women's Issues

treatment approachES

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Coaching

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Motivational Interviewing

Strength-Based

Trauma Focused

Specialities and Treatments

Specialities

Top Specialities

ADHD

Mens Issues

Self Confidence/Self Esteem

Stress

Social Anxiety

Relationship & Marriage

Young Adult Issues

Areas of Expertise

Abandonment

Adjusting to life

Anxiety

Autism

Bipolar

Inadequacy

Depression

Drug Abuse

Dual Diagnosis

Family Conflict

Grief

Life Transitions

LGBTQ

Men's Issues

Mood Disorders

Panic Disorder

Peer Relationships

Self Esteem

Sleep or Insomnia

Women's Issues

treatment approaches

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Coaching

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Motivational Interviewing

Strength-Based

Trauma Focused

My Thoughts on Therapy

My Guiding Ethical Prinicple

As a therapist, I am committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and empowering space where healing can unfold. Guided by the principles of love, safety, and respect for human dignity, I approach each person with empathy, authenticity, and deep care. I believe in the power of holistic, mind-body-spirit healing and integrate practices such as yoga, breathwork, and somatic awareness to support each client’s unique path toward wholeness. I honor the resilience of every individual and strive to uphold their autonomy, choice, and voice throughout the therapeutic process. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and a commitment to anti-oppressive practice. I hold myself accountable to ethical integrity, self-awareness, and ongoing growth, recognizing that meaningful healing begins with mindful presence and a heart-centered connection.

My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy

I view psychotherapy as a healing journey rooted in love, safety, and compassion. It is a sacred space where individuals can feel seen, heard, and supported as they explore their inner world and reconnect with their innate capacity for healing. I believe that true healing happens within the context of a safe and compassionate relationship—where trust, presence, and non-judgment allow for vulnerability, growth, and self-discovery. My approach is integrative and holistic, drawing on both traditional psychotherapeutic principles and mind-body practices such as yoga, breathwork, and somatic awareness. I believe the body holds deep wisdom, and that healing must engage the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Through this lens, psychotherapy becomes more than symptom management; it is a path toward wholeness, self-compassion, and empowerment.

What I Love About Being a Therapist

What I love most about being a therapist is the opportunity to witness human resilience and transformation in a deeply personal and meaningful way. It is a profound privilege to hold space for others as they navigate pain, rediscover their inner strength, and reconnect with a sense of wholeness. I cherish the authentic, heart-centered connections that form in the therapeutic relationship—grounded in love, safety, and compassion. I am continually inspired by the courage it takes to be vulnerable and the healing that becomes possible when someone feels truly seen and supported. I also love integrating holistic practices like yoga, breathwork, and somatic awareness into therapy, which allow healing to unfold not just in the mind, but through the body and spirit as well. Being a therapist feels like sacred work—a path that allows me to serve others while staying connected to my own values of presence, empathy, and deep care.