Michelle holds a Master of Social Work degree from McMaster University and a Doctor of Counselling Psychotherapy in the Faculty of Behaviour Sciences at Yorkville University. She is a registered social worker and an accredited family mediator serving Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions. Her private practice provides counselling for individuals, couples and families struggling with a myriad of mental health and relationship challenges.  She also provides specialized services related to families impacted by separation and divorce. She was been a panelled clinical member of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer for over 20 years and she is a consultant on high-conflict custody disputes to the local child welfare agencies. 

Michelle is a frequent presenter at national and international professional conferences in the area of high-conflict separation/divorce, children’s mental health and professional wellness. She is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers, Ontario Association of Social Workers, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and the Ontario Association of Family Mediators. She was a past member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Ontario Chapter, and she is the Past Chair of the Hamilton High Conflict Forum.