Michelle Esterberg

About Us

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of stress, depression, and relationship difficulties. I am invested in helping people reduce their reliance on unhelpful coping strategies and move closer to the person they want to be through the use of evidence-based therapies. My therapeutic approach emphasizes a balance between acceptance and change: I work to recognize that we all are doing the best we can, while also acknowledging that helpful change is sometimes necessary. I will work hard to understand your strengths and goals, and compassionately guide you to live a life that is values-consistent. , I value third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapies, and offer treatments such as DBT skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other mindfulness-based approaches. I have received expert training and consultation in several treatments for trauma, substance misuse, and couples therapy. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and non-judgmental. , I received my PhD from Emory University in 2011, and since then have been practicing in VA hospitals helping Veterans address trauma, management of addiction, and other challenges such as depression, relationship issues, grief, and emotional dysregulation. More recently, I manage a VA residential PTSD treatment team, while also engaging in private practice.