Michelle Terazawa, ASW

Through a variety of therapeutic experiences and dynamic interdisciplinary care,
Michelle has worked alongside truly diverse individuals and family constellations such
as survivors of torture and human trafficking. Her direct clinical experience includes
working in different capacities: hospitals, outpatient settings, residential treatment
centers, group homes, and domestic violence shelters. Her clinical background
encompasses severe and persistent mental health presentations and dual diagnosis
including co-occurring substance use disorders and victim related populations
negatively impacted by the complexity of acute and chronic trauma(s).

Michelle’s journey as a social worker started with an innate desire to connect with
people from all walks of life. Her feminist lens, which is rooted in her graduate studies
in gender, equity, and social justice advocacy, as well as her own personal experiences
has continued to fuel her passion for helping and healing humans thrive.
Michelle enjoys working with school aged children, adolescents, and adults
experiencing daily challenges accompanied by human development and phase of life
transitions. She helps people discover purpose and meaning in their everyday lives
despite enduring dark and difficult times. Michelle provides an emotionally safe
environment empowering others to shed light on their own insights into healing,
recovery, and self-discovery. In addition, she deeply understands the nuances of
culture and diversity and has a collaborative approach that tailors to everyone’s
specific needs and background. Michelle’s approach is warm, strengths-based, person-
centered, and trauma informed, which she believes is the foundation of fostering a
positive experience for clients as they begin their journey of transformation. Her goal
with every client is to create an authentic healing atmosphere of camaraderie and joy.

Michelle earned her degree in Bachelor of Arts at Michigan State University and her
degree in Master of Social Work from Boston University.

Michelle is currently a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker.

(Supervised by Kristen Clayton LCSW CA #68951)