Michelle is licensed by the state of New York as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia University and her Masters of Business Administration from Iona College.

Michelle has over 20 years of experience working with children, families, and individuals in a variety of settings, including a residential treatment facility, inpatient medical hospital, mental health clinical located in a high-risk middle school in the Bronx, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and private practice. She has been with DARE since the coaching program first started back in 2009.

Michelle has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness Based Therapy. Her extensive training combined with her direct approach, sense of humor, and down to earth tone has helped thousands of people from around the world apply DARE to all types of anxiety disorders.

I provide education about the DARE Response. However, please note that my coaching is not therapy or a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. I do not provide therapy or clinical treatment, my services are short-term and educational in nature. 

 If you have a diagnosed mental health condition or require ongoing therapeutic support, I recommend consulting with a licensed therapist or healthcare professional.

My services are focused on personal development, skill-building, and enhancing your overall well-being.

Aida is a state-certified alternative health practitioner and licensed therapist specializing in anxiety disorders. She works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Clinical Hypnotherapy (CHT)..

Her approach is a mixture of “straight talk” and actionable and practical techniques to help her clients become the experts of their condition and teaching them the tools they need to overcome their anxiety for good. With her unique blend of training and personal experience, she can empathize with her clients’ struggles while motivating and pushing them in the right direction.

 provide education about the DARE Response. However, please note that my coaching is not therapy or a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. I do not provide therapy or clinical treatment, my services are short-term and educational in nature.

If you have a diagnosed mental health condition or require ongoing therapeutic support, I recommend consulting with a licensed therapist or healthcare professional.

My services are focused on personal development, skill-building, and enhancing your overall well-being.