My name is Dr. Michelle Roberts, and I am a psychotherapist, professor, and journalist. My work focuses on the intersection of culture, relationships, and modern narcissism. I help women break trauma cycles to become their whole, radiant selves.
So many incredible women quietly suffer, projecting an Insta-perfect image while their personal lives feel like anything but. It doesn't matter how successful we've become; we can still show up with a lifetime of hurt and tangled layers of personal, relational, societal, and cultural losses. We come with aching pasts and masterfully designed defense mechanisms to shield ourselves from the unbearable pain.
Having served hundreds of women in my private practice and engaging with thousands more through my research and writing, I’ve gained invaluable insights into the intricate dance of complex trauma and its profound impact on women’s lives — and, most importantly, the steps that can lead to lasting repair.
My work skillfully integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic and mindfulness-based therapies, parts work, the wisdom of relational psychotherapy, and sometimes, psychedelic-assisted therapy. I collaborate with you to identify your goals and craft a program that resonates with your needs. You bring a willingness to dive deep into the heart of things.
Women who engage in the journey often find themselves changed in body, mind, and spirit. They grow more attuned to their physical selves. They learn to trust their feelings and insights; they make good decisions on their own behalf. They find new meaning in life and all that has happened.
They take back their power so they can put it to wonderful use.
