In over 20 years as an LMHC, I have worked with young adults as a bilingual clinician in middle and high school, with children and families in community mental health centers and with students in a college setting. I obtained my MA in Counseling with a holistic concentration at Lesley University in 1997, and have a background in science and public health. I am trained in CBT, DBT skills, pain management, and my work is trauma-sensitive. It is my priority to provide a safe space to allow clients to explore their feelings and participate in the creative process of self discovery, healing and change. My work is client-centered, strength-based, and I strive to be fully accepting and inclusive. We can all grow and heal from old patterns, painful experiences, and trauma. I believe that counseling can help us uncover our authentic selves and our strengths so we can meet life’s challenges with self-compassion and confidence. Michelle Stakutis, LMHC, Clinical Director She is committed to supporting her clients by providing the tools that will help them better understand their experience and to find solutions for their challenges. Michelle’s goal is to reduce the stigma of seeking counseling, to help her clients develop emotional wellness, and to improve their relationships and daily functioning. She believes that therapy is a collaborative effort and she offers individualized treatment to meet each of her client’s unique needs and challenges. Michelle’s therapeutic style is supportive, Solution-Focused with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach. Michelle has experience providing diagnostic evaluations and therapy services to treat a wide range of complaints including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, social skill building, and life transitions.
Michelle has been dedicated to early childhood development and improving the lives of children and families through emotional and behavioral support, advocacy and community outreach. Throughout her training, Michelle has provided therapeutic services to a culturally diverse clientele including adults, adolescents, children, and families that live with mental illness and substance abuse. She received her Master’s degree in Counseling from Framingham State University in 2010. Michelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been practicing for 9 years.
Synergy Health and Wellness was established for that exact purpose.Michelle Bernier-Capaldo, LMHC, Practice Manager
Simply put, people get better results when they work on their physical and mental health simultaneously. Synergy Health and Wellness aims to do just that by combining counseling services with exercise programs specifically designed to have a synergistic effect on improving overall health. The benefits of exercise are not limited to physical health and it is important for healthcare professionals to encourage patients to incorporate exercise into their daily routine to care for mental health. Research shows that regular exercise has numerous mental health benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, improving mood and self-esteem, and enhancing cognitive function. By combining psychotherapy services with physical fitness, Synergy Health and Wellness provides a comprehensive, multidimensional approach to mental health and well-being that addresses the needs of the whole person. The company's approach is based on the principle that mental and physical health are interconnected. Synergy Health and Wellness is a leading-edge company that combines psychotherapy services with the psychological benefits of exercise to provide a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being.