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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/grief-bereavement\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">grief</a>, PTSD, self-esteem, and substance use.</p><p>Watson works with adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Watson holds a Bachelor's in Fine Art from the University of Connecticut and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Saint Joseph.</p><p>Her experience in community mental health settings includes providing individual and group counseling. 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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, <a href=\"/library/grief-bereavement\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">grief</a>, PTSD, self-esteem, and substance use.</p><p>Watson works with adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Watson holds a Bachelor's in Fine Art from the University of Connecticut and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Saint Joseph.</p><p>Her experience in community mental health settings includes providing individual and group counseling. In her practice, Watson uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, meditation, and strength-based strategies.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Social Worker</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Group · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Connecticut</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/middletown-ct\">Middletown, CT</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>PTSD</li><li>Self Esteem</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Group</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LCSW</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Clinical Social Worker</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Connecticut</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Middletown, CT</h3><address>169 N Main St<br>700 800<br>Middletown, CT 06457</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:2038190789\">(203) 819-0789</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Michele Watson?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/michele-watson\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}