- Family and parenting
- Practical tools
- Evidence-informed care
About Michele
Dr. Michele Forte-Perry is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing family and parenting challenges, low self-esteem, career shifts, and major life changes. Her tone is steady and pragmatic, aimed at parents who need clear, usable support.
She listens first, then helps people identify practical steps they can try between sessions. Conversations focus on what is working now and what could be changed. Her style is warm and straightforward, avoiding jargon and offering tools that fit day-to-day life.
Dr. Forte-Perry uses methods grounded in evidence to help clients build resilience and notice recurring patterns. Sessions often include examining coping strategies and practicing ways to handle stress and conflict. She encourages small experiments that lead to manageable change.
Her experience includes many years supporting adults through transitions such as career moves and shifting family roles. That background helps when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. She pays attention to strengths as well as difficulties.
People who choose her work with someone who values clear goals and steady progress. The focus is on practical problem solving, better emotional regulation, and stronger relationships with oneself. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether this practical, experienced approach fits their needs.
Approaches that fit parenting and life transitions
Dr. Forte-Perry draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand emotional patterns and develop skills. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage stress and daily responsibilities; this helps people try small changes and track what makes life easier. Another approach emphasizes strengthening self-awareness and self-esteem by examining thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding to difficult situations; this work supports clearer decision-making and steadier reactions.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. She works together with each client to decide which techniques make sense based on the client's goals, background, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape sessions so they stay practical and relevant to family and parenting needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since they are not listed in the biography. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy routines, shortening commute time, and keeping momentum between appointments. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins around work or childcare and to use therapeutic tools in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people with family and parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, career changes, and coping with life transitions.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The style is warm, direct, and practical with a focus on identifying steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience as a clinician to sessions and has worked with adults through many kinds of life changes.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a LCSW licensed in California and New Jersey and practices from California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.