Michele Kearns, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Franklin, PA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I enjoy meeting women who want to feel confident, trust their decisions and live a life they love. I can personally relate to the many transitions women may face in their lives and how doubt and anxiety can build a mountain you feel too exhausted to climb. I understand the struggle to let someone in or ask for help. When you’re expected to handle it all for so long, you start to believe you’re supposed to… and if you can’t you may feel defeated or like you’ve failed. If you can relate, please know it doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming.
I believe you are the expert on your life, so together we look at what has worked in the past and use those strengths to make strides towards your goals. Not sure what your goals are? Uncertain what you want your life to look like? Indecisive? Scared? Doubtful? We start where you are at and you set the pace.
I invite you to message to see if our schedules align or visit my online booking page to choose a time we could talk about next steps so you can feel comfortable before committing. My hours are late afternoon/early evening; in-person in Franklin, PA or via video. I'd be happy to connect and learn more about how I can support you.
License
License(s)
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$70 - $110Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
Accepted insurance plans
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- UPMC
- Capital Blue Cross PA
- Independence Blue Cross PA
- Geisinger
- The Health Plan
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Highmark BCBS PA
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Military Families
- Autism
- Biracial
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
Website and social media