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Michelle Pugliese, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Pugliese, MA, LPC, LLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, School Issues
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, BlueCross and BlueShield

Introduction

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working in diverse settings, including community mental health agencies, schools, partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. I specialize in helping pre-teens and adolescents navigate anxiety, depression, and school-related challenges. In recent years, I've expanded my practice to support young and middle-aged adults facing life transitions and everyday challenges. You don't have to navigate life's ups and downs alone—I’m here to listen, support, and guide you. My goal is to help you build confidence in your choices while challenging negative behaviors and thought patterns. During your first session with me, you’ll discover that I’m strength-focused, solution-oriented, and insight-driven. As we continue working together, I’ll explore your family history, communication styles, and thinking patterns, with the aim of enhancing your self-awareness. My objective is to empower you to make lifestyle changes that resonate with your core values. I believe that every person has the inner strength and tools needed to overcome their most challenging days. My role is to help you uncover these resources, practice using them, and apply them beyond our sessions. Together, we’ll work to instill hope and build a sense of confidence that things can and will get better.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #37PC00428100 (NJ)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Michelle Pugliese, MA, LPC accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy, 45 min $130
  • Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation $150
  • Psychotherapy, 60 min $150
  • Family psychotherapy, conjoint psychotherapy with the patient present $150

Locations

Michelle J. Pugliese MA LPC LLC
230 Sherman Avenue Suite 9
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-1171
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Frequently asked questions

Is Michelle Pugliese, MA, LPC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Michelle Pugliese, MA, LPC is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Michelle Pugliese, MA, LPC offer telehealth appointments? Michelle Pugliese, MA, LPC does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Michelle Pugliese, MA, LPC specialize in? Michelle Pugliese, MA, LPC specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Life Transitions, and School Issues.
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