Michelle Riganti, LMSW
Verified background check
Message from Michelle
Is now the time for change? Do you have goals but aren’t sure how to achieve them or even set them? Has life thrown you some curveballs lately? You are in the right place. I commend you for taking the first step on the path to a better you. You deserve to be the best version of yourself and you are already taking the first step in self care by being here. Investing in yourself is the very best investment you can make. As a therapist, I have the wonderful opportunity to support you on your path to becoming the best version of you. In my career and life I have experienced the difficulty in trying to balance it all and found that it’s not easy. We often put ourselves on the back burner while taking care of everything and everyone else. I look forward to helping you prioritize, set boundaries, and find happiness for you. We are a good team if you are ready to make the time to evaluate your life, adjust your goals and gain confidence in putting yourself first. Book your free consult with me today to learn more about my approach and to share more about what's top of mind for you. I can't wait to partner together to make positive changes that will uniquely support you.
About Michelle's practice
Weekends After 5pm
Weekends 9am - 5pm
Weekdays After 5pm
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Weekdays Before 9am
$$
Sliding scale
Directive
Reflective
Body-based
In-person available: No
Virtual available: Yes
Women's Obstacles
Quarter-Life Crisis
Parenting
Fertility
Divorce
Chronic Illness
Anxiety
Aging Parents
United Healthcare Shared Services
UMR
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS
Cigna
Optum
Anthem
Aetna
NY
Why state matters
Get to Know Michelle
"I suffer from anxiety and PTSD. The symptoms from both impeded me from attending social functions which was causing my children to suffer. Getting them to sporting events and birthday parties was too much for me so they often missed out. Michelle helped me identify adaptive coping mechanisms which enabled me to start enjoying life again with my children. "
Heather J. , Client
What is the best part of the work for you?
I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with clients in the achievement of their goals. All accomplishments small and large are to be celebrated as progress forward to a brighter tomorrow. I feel lucky to be a part of the process.
What led you to become a mental healthcare practitioner?
During my adolescence I had a friend who suffered from an undiagnosed mental illness. I supported her in the best way that I could as a peer, however in my heart I knew that wasn’t enough. I began my own research, took college courses in high school and started working in a psychology lab as soon as I went to college in order to start on my professional career path.