Michela Dalsing brings a deeply human, nonjudgmental approach to counseling, shaped by a lifelong understanding of what it means to feel different, misunderstood, or “too much.” Drawn to the mental health field to support others who have felt marginalized or out of place, Michela has worked across a wide range of treatment settings, including residential treatment for at-risk youth, inpatient services, community mental health, and corporate mental health environments.

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Michela is committed to meeting clients where they are and understanding each person as a whole, rather than as a diagnosis or problem to be fixed. She is especially passionate about working with individuals who feel misunderstood, including self-identified “nerds,” creatives, and those whose interests, identities, or inner worlds haven’t always been welcomed elsewhere.

Michela is deeply committed to supporting and mentoring the next generation of counselors. She is passionate about creating a learning environment where emerging clinicians feel supported, encouraged, and challenged to grow with confidence and integrity. Through supervision, guidance, consultation, and modeling ethical, compassionate care, Michela strives to help developing counselors build strong clinical skills, professional identity, and resilience—so they can provide thoughtful, effective care while sustaining their own well-being in a demanding field.

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Outside of her clinical work, Michela is an avid horror film enthusiast, comic book fan, and metal music lover—interests that inform her appreciation for authenticity, intensity, and self-expression. She values connection, balance, and support in her personal life and credits her partner with helping ground, encourage, and support her in pursuing both personal and professional growth.