Business Details
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Maine
With over three decades of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in supporting accomplished professionals navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and career-related stress. My practice focuses on high-achieving individuals in healthcare and dentistry, offering tailored telehealth therapy to address the unique pressures of demanding careers. Having worked with clients across the U.S. through PSYPACT licensure, I combine deep expertise in professional burnout with a personalized approach to help clients achieve sustainable growth. My background includes academic training at the University of California and the University of Cincinnati, alongside decades of clinical practice in major metropolitan areas.I prioritize discretion and flexibility for busy professionals through virtual sessions, emphasizing evidence-based strategies adapted to each client's needs. My work with early-career dentists addresses imposter syndrome and career transitions, leveraging my understanding of high-stakes professional environments. Based in Maine, I maintain specialized credentials to serve clients in over 30 states, ensuring accessible care for professionals facing unique occupational challenges.
Services
Anxiety
Depression
Burnout
Stress Management
Professional Burnout
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience with high-achieving professionals
- Specialized focus on dentists and healthcare providers
- Telehealth services available across 30+ U.S. states
- Personalized treatment plans for career-related mental health challenges
- Proven expertise in professional burnout and imposter syndrome
Associations and certifications
- PSYPACT
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized telehealth therapy for professionals experiencing anxiety disorders. Evidence-based interventions address work-related stress, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety patterns. Tailored strategies help clients develop coping mechanisms while maintaining professional responsibilities. Virtual sessions provide discreet access to care for high-achieving individuals.
Depression Management
Personalized treatment plans for professionals dealing with depressive symptoms. Focus on restoring work-life balance while addressing career-related disillusionment. Cognitive-behavioral techniques adapted for high-functioning individuals help rebuild professional identity and personal fulfillment through virtual care.
Burnout Recovery
Targeted interventions for career-related burnout in healthcare professionals and dentists. Comprehensive assessment identifies contributing factors while developing sustainable self-care strategies. Virtual coaching helps reestablish professional boundaries and rediscover career satisfaction through evidence-based recovery frameworks.
Stress Management
Customized stress management programs for busy professionals. Techniques include mindfulness practices, time management optimization, and resilience-building exercises. Virtual format accommodates demanding schedules while providing practical tools for maintaining mental wellness in high-pressure careers.
Career Counseling
Specialized guidance for career transitions and professional development challenges. Focus on imposter syndrome, leadership development, and work-life integration for healthcare providers and executives. Virtual sessions combine therapeutic approaches with practical career strategy planning.
People
Michelle D Schwab, PHD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
30-year veteran clinical psychologist specializing in professional mental health. Expert in treating dentists and healthcare providers through telehealth. Combines academic background from UC and Cincinnati with practical experience in major metropolitan areas.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, burnout, and stress management for professionals, particularly healthcare providers and dentists.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, all sessions are conducted via secure telehealth platforms to accommodate busy professionals' schedules.
In which states are you licensed to practice?
I hold licenses in Maine and PSYPACT credentials allowing practice in 30+ U.S. states.
Do you work with early-career professionals?
Yes, I specialize in supporting early-career dentists navigating professional transitions and imposter syndrome.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I employ evidence-based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy tailored to each client's professional context.
How do you handle confidentiality?
All sessions use HIPAA-compliant platforms with strict privacy protocols to protect client information.
