Licensed Mental Health Counselor – New York, NY
Michelle Choy, LMHC
Michelle Choy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York who supports adolescents and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and grief. Her warm and collaborative approach helps clients build self-awareness, develop coping skills, and grow at a pace that feels right for them.
Michelle integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Psychodynamic approaches to meet each client's unique needs. She has a particular strength in working with younger populations, drawing on art, play, and talk therapy to create a safe space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to explore their experiences. Michelle also has experience working with clients managing ADHD and has a background supporting children in foster care settings.
Michelle earned her Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. She brings clinical experience across private practice and child welfare settings, with a focus on building meaningful therapeutic relationships as the foundation for lasting growth.