Michelle Lepak, LCSW is the developer of Presence Psychotherapy, a spiritually grounded approach to trauma treatment that integrates somatic practices, mindfulness, and emotional healing. Her work has been published in the Journal of Integrative Psychotherapy and the International Journal of Trauma Care, reflecting her commitment to deep, holistic therapeutic care.

Michelle has served as clinical associate faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently on faculty at the Omega Institute. She has led trauma-focused trainings for mental health professionals at Rutgers University and the National Institute for the Psychotherapies.

She is extensively trained in several body-based trauma modalities, including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and AEDP, and is an approved consultant in Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering guidance and supervision to therapists integrating IFS into their work.
In addition to her clinical training, Michelle has been a dedicated meditator for over 30 years and is a certified Level 1 restorative yoga teacher. Her approach draws on both psychological insight and spiritual presence, offering a compassionate, integrative path to healing for individuals and professionals alike.

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