It’s a pleasure to meet you!
I’m Dr. Michelle Shlafman, a Holistic Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) serving Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. I founded Origins Holistic Psychotherapy to offer a blend of heart-centered, integrative, and evidenced-based care.
I know reaching out for support is a big step, and I'm honored you're considering it. As you read about me, I hope you’ll feel a connection and see how my approach might fit your needs!
My journey in mental health began in 2010 during my Bachelor’s and Master’s program at Stetson University, where I earned my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I started out working with a community-based agency, providing individual, group, and family therapy for children, young adults, and families.
In 2015, I had the amazing opportunity to live and travel overseas, which enriched my understanding of different cultures and deepened my sensitivity to diverse emotional experiences. It was honestly one of the coolest experiences of my life!
I moved to Atlanta in 2018, where I've been dedicated to supporting clients, supervising APCs, offering holistic workshops, and providing public speaking. Over the past decade, my passion for mind-body healing has grown, leading me to integrate more spiritual support into my practice. In 2024, I earned my Ph.D. from Mercer University, focusing on how women with chronic pain utilize self-compassion and gratitude practices to manage their discomfort.
My passion is helping others heal and find their joy in life again. No matter where you may be in your “stuckness” or “pain”, there is always a way to make life meaningful! I can help you with that.
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“Generous with her energy, Michelle understands that the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of healing are interconnected and interdependent. Her treatment encompasses all aspects of being human, and she is a compassionate healing force in our world.”
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a customized service
For each client
I blend evidence-based research with holistic modalities to support client progress and effective therapeutic outcomes.
I always tailor my services to each individual client, helping them move toward their goals. I have worked in the field for over a decade and the majority of my clients are adults who have concerns relating to anxiety, grief, chronic pain or illness, relationship concerns (break-ups), overwhelming stress, perfectionism, creative blocks, life transitions, spiritual crisis, and trauma.
In our sessions together, I will not give you advice; however, I will guide you to your own answers, as I believe you have all the wisdom inside you to make choices and decisions based on your inner guidance.
i’m passionate about health + wellness
I believe in the powerful connection between mind, body, and soul wellness. When I’m not in the office, you’ll probably find me working out at Pure Barre, soaking up the beauty of nature, or whipping up creative, healthy meals with my husband. Our pups, Kiwi and Peaches, are always part of the fun!
I'm also a content creator on Instagram and other social media platforms, where I share insights on mindfulness, spirituality, nervous system regulation, and holistic wellness. One of my fun little hobbies involves recording guided meditation scripts on Insight Timer.
To support the beautiful humans I work with, I make sure to monitor my own energy. My spiritual practice and time spent in nature keep me grounded and balanced. After all, it’s important to practice what I preach!
My core belief is that everyone deserves to live a life filled with joy, health, and a sense of loving purpose.
More info
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・ Individual Psychotherapy for adults and adolescents
・ Public speaking
・ Meditation groups
・ Webinars and training -
・ Energy Psychology + Emotional Freedom Techniques (Tapping)
・ Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
・ Nervous System Regulation
・ Brainspotting Level 1 Certified
・ Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR)
・ Compassion-Focused Therapy
・ Internal Family Systems (IFS)
・ Pyschospiritual Support
・ Usui Reiki
・ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
・ Spiritual Discovery
・ Life Coaching -
・ Mind-Body Integration
・ Self-Esteem & Self-Image
・ Anxiety
・ Life Transitions
・ Emotional Blockages
・ Dissolving Limiting Beliefs & Emotional Patterns
・ Grief
・ Perfectionism
・ Relationship Issues (break-ups)
・ Personal Development
・ Giftedness
・ Stress Management
・ Guided Meditations/Energetic Alignment
・ Trauma
・ Women’s Issues
・ Chronic Illness & Pain
・ Spirituality
・ Increasing Self-worth & Feelings of “Enoughness” -
・ EMDR (currently in training)
・ Emotional Freedom Techniques (Level 1 and 2)
・ Trauma Incident Reduction
・ Certified Comprehensive Energy Psychology Practitioner (DCEP)
・ Usui Reiki Master
・ Certified Natural Health Practitioner
・ Halifax Behavioral Services Children & Adolescent- inpatient crisis setting
・ Halifax Psychiatric Services for Adults- inpatient crisis setting
・ Project WARM (Stewart Marchman ACT) residential substance abuse treatment programs for pregnant women
・ Board Certified Coach (National Certified Counselors) -
・ Ph.D. at Mercer University in Counselor Education and Supervision (Professional College of Advancement Advancement)
・ Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Stetson University in De Land, Florida
・ Bachelors of Arts in Psychology (Minor in Piano Performance from Stetson University in De Land, Florida -
・ National Certified Counselor (NCC)
・ Association of Humanistic Counseling (AHC)
・ American Counseling Association (ACA)
・ PsychologyToday professional member
・ Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCAGA)
・ Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) - South East Regional Leader
・ Georgia Therapy Network (GTN)
・ Society for the Integration of Spirituality and Psychotherapy (SISP)
SessionRates
$230 | 45 - MIN SESSION
$320 | 60 - MIN SESSION
PRIVATE PAY ONLY