Dr. Michelle Kandalaft, PhD, LP

About

Psychologist in Dallas, TX. Works with Neurodivergence, Autism and Anxiety. Sees clients in person and online. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Lesbian
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem

Types of therapy

• Behavior Modification
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• Psychological Testing and EvaluationFormal assessment with standardized tests, for example for ADHD, learning differences or autism, usually ending in a written report.
• School Advocacy
• Social Skills Training
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Neurodivergence, Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Bisexual, Coping Skills, Depression, Education and Learning Disabilities, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Testing and Evaluation, Transgender, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $200

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Toddler, Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Group

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Education & qualifications