Michelle is CEO of Holistic Counseling & Development Service, LLC(HCDS). A space

where patients can find clarity, peace, and balance in their lives allowing them to embrace their

purpose and nurture deeper connections with themselves, their families, and others.

Michelle created HCDS Counseling to establish short- and long-term goals for patient success.  HCDS focus on parent coaching, building healthier relationships with food, education and training.

In addition to over ten years of experience in HIV/hospice counseling working with homeless, geriatric and adolescents. She works with you on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful social connections.

Michelle is certified in Reciprocal Imitation Teaching (RIT), an applied behavioral analysis-based

approach to increasing imitation and skill-based strategies for neurodivergent learners, through

Rush University.

 A certificate from Northwestern University’s Early Intervention Research Group –

Reduce the Wait, which focuses on assessing children aged 0-3 for autism spectrum disorders.

Michelle holds a postmaster graduate certificate in Behavioral Analysis, Master of Science in Social Work

and Community Services, Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education, Developmental Therapist Evaluator through Early Intervention Program, LCSW and LMSW

licenses with the state of Illinois.

In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, camping,

gardening, playing the cello and staying active at the gym.