Michelle Watkins
BHIS Provider
BA in Psychology
I have past experience as an Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist. This gave me the opportunity to grow in direct-therapy with a focus on positive reinforcement. My vision is to be a trustful and compassionate resource for our youth and their families by constantly learning new ways to make a positive impact through my work. My mission is to empower individuals through evidence-based, direct interventions that meet diverse needs and strengthen the community I serve.
Michelle is open to working with clients from all communities we serve in alignment with Heart and Solutions’ Commitment to Inclusion.
Michelle is especially passionate about working with the following communities and issues: Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Immuno-disorders, Lesbian Allied, Little Person Allied, Queer Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied
Locations
What types of payment do you accept?
Heart and Solutions accepts insurance, private pay and multiple types of community funding! Find additional information about billing and insurance here.
Clients
- Children (4 to 10)
- Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Areas of Focus
I provide BHIS services for a variety of concerns, but I am especially passionate about:
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- Academic Achievement
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety Disorders
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Chronic Illness or Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Families
- Interpersonal Relationships
- LGBTQIA+
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance
- Parenting
- Self-Esteem
- Stress
Regardless of your situation, my goal is to create a welcoming space where you can grow and heal.
Meet Michelle
I graduated from the University of Iowa where I sparked my interest in psychology and all things Hawkeyes. I make several trips to Iowa City for some Iowa Football and Women’s Basketball. We’ve been season ticket holders of both for almost 15 years. If I’m not running around to some function or another, I like to spend my time reading books or learning new recipes. I’ve been challenging myself to actually follow a recipe instead of following my nose to cook.
Michelle’s Latest Mental Health Tips
Making Snow
Making Snow Curious about what our Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) Program is all about? Meet Michelle! Michelle is one of our Remote BHIS Providers and she'll show you an example of an activity that we do in sessions that...