Therapy for High-Achieving Professionals and Mothers Who Carry a Lot — Quietly
MEET THE THERAPIST: MICHELLE INGROSSO, LMHC
Therapy can be a space to feel supported while navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and the invisible mental load that comes with high responsibility — at work and at home.
Many of the people I work with are successful, capable professionals and devoted mothers who are doing everything for everyone else, yet privately feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. My path to becoming a licensed therapist in Miami grew from recognizing that traditional therapy often misses the realities of high-functioning individuals whose standards are high, expectations are relentless, and time is limited.
You may look like you’re managing just fine. That doesn’t mean it feels that way on the inside.
What Makes My Approach Different
I blend clinical expertise with a real-world understanding of high-pressure environments — including leadership roles, demanding careers, and motherhood.
I’ve worked extensively with executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, physicians, and high-functioning moms, and I understand how performance culture, caregiving, and perfectionism often overlap. Many of my clients are navigating both professional pressure and the emotional weight of parenting, often without enough support.
My approach is thoughtful, practical, and individualized. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we look at the whole picture — the person balancing ambition, responsibility, relationships, identity, and emotional well-being.
Therapy is designed around your reality. Whether you’re managing deadlines, school pickups, sleepless nights, or all of the above, our work adapts to your life — not the other way around.
I completed my undergraduate and graduate training at the University of Miami, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Education in Mental Health Counseling.
MY CLINICAL FOCUS
My Clinical Focus
Strength Through Self-Awareness
Lasting change begins with awareness, not self-criticism.
I believe meaningful growth happens when you feel truly seen, understood, and supported — not judged or “fixed.” Therapy offers space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself beneath the roles you carry.
Together, we focus on creating insight and change that feel grounded, realistic, and sustainable — especially for women and mothers who are used to putting themselves last.
How I Help High-Achieving Professionals and Moms
Build Resilience Without Burning Out
You don’t have to choose between showing up for others and taking care of yourself. Therapy helps you build resilience that supports both success and well-being.
Reduce Anxiety, Guilt, and Mental Load
Many moms and professionals carry constant background anxiety and guilt — even during rest. We work to quiet that internal pressure and create more emotional breathing room.
Create Sustainable Patterns — at Work and at Home
The habits that helped you succeed may no longer support your current life stage. We identify what needs adjustment so your growth doesn’t come at the cost of exhaustion.
Reconnect With Your Identity Beyond Roles
Whether you’re a leader, a mother, or both, therapy can help you reconnect with who you are beneath expectations, productivity, and caregiving.
MY APPROACH
As an Italian and a fluent Italian speaker, I bring a unique cultural perspective to my work. I understand the nuances of Italian As an Italian and fluent Italian speaker, I bring a culturally sensitive perspective to my work. I offer therapy sessions in Italian for clients who feel more comfortable expressing themselves in their native language or who are navigating cultural identity, relocation, or bicultural family dynamics.
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. Therapy with me is not rigid or overly clinical — it’s a space for honest reflection, emotional processing, and practical change at a pace that respects your capacity and your season of life. and offer therapy sessions in Italian for clients who feel more comfortable expressing themselves in their native language. Whether you're navigating cultural challenges or simply prefer to communicate in Italian, I’m here to support you.
My Training & Expertise
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 10 years of experience supporting high-performing individuals and mothers through anxiety, burnout, and major life transitions.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Miami, followed by a Master of Science in Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami. My clinical training and professional background have given me a strong foundation in evidence-based therapy, combined with a deep understanding of the emotional realities faced by high-achieving professionals and mothers.
My work integrates evidence-based approaches with a thoughtful, real-world lens, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and perfectionism
Mindfulness-based strategies for emotional regulation and stress
Solution-focused therapy for clarity and momentum
Executive-coaching principles integrated within therapy
Experience supporting postpartum stress, identity shifts, and maternal burnout
Specialized Experience With:
Executives and senior leaders
Working mothers and high-functioning moms
Entrepreneurs and business owners
Healthcare professionals and physicians
Legal, finance, and other high-pressure professionals
Ready to Begin?
If you’re a high-achieving professional, a mother, or both — and you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stretched too thin — therapy can help you find steadier ground.
We’ll begin with a free 15-minute consultation to explore what support might look like and whether working together feels like a good fit.
You don’t have to carry everything alone.