Stephanie Michael

School Background

Stephanie obtained her undergraduate degree, with college honors, from Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). She earned a master’s degree from Rutgers University’s School of Social Work, with an emphasis on children, youth and families, and is a New Jersey Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NJLEND) alumna. Stephanie completed post-graduate training at the Youth Consultation Service (YCS), Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health and trained under live – supervision in developmental theory, integrating behavioral approaches, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with a diverse client population.

Experience

She has experience collaborating with parent-infant dyads, and children and families from a family-centered, culturally competent perspective, using various theoretical models and techniques. Stephanie has worked with a range of presenting problems, including counseling assessments for individuals and their families, counseling for adults and children affected by domestic violence and/or trauma, single- parent and divorced families, as well as children struggling with anxiety and self-harm.

Professional Memberships/Trainings

Stephanie is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and co-chair of the PCA-NJ Child Wellness Institute’s Young Professionals Network. She is a certified Positive Discipline parent educator, and a Circle of Security® Parenting™ and Music Together® facilitator.

Areas Treated

Stephanie’s Specialty Areas

• Play Used in Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Neurodevelopmental Differabilities
• Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Training and Certifications

• Positive Discipline parent educator
• Circle of Security® Parenting™ facilitator
• Music Together® facilitator
• Keeping Babies & Children in Mind | “Strengthening Families Program”
• ASQ-3, ASQ-SE

Professional Memberships

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Professional Media and Publications

• “Building Resilience: Resources to Help Families Grow from Challenging Times,” Exceptional Parent 2021
• The Boggs Center Podcast Co-Interviewer: “Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities,” 2021

Short Bio

Stephanie obtained her undergraduate degree from Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). She earned a master’s degree from Rutgers University’s School of Social Work. Stephanie completed post-graduate training at the Youth Consultation Service (YCS), Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health and trained under live – supervision in developmental theory, integrating behavioral approaches, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with a diverse client population.

She has experience collaborating with parent-infant dyads, and children and families from a family-centered, culturally competent perspective, using various theoretical models and techniques.