Michelle Thai, Psychologist

Michelle Thai helps teens and adults develop practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce distress, improve sleep, and regain a sense of stability in their daily lives. As a psychologist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy to patients across Massachusetts, offering thoughtful, goal-oriented care that balances compassion with clinical precision. Her work commonly focuses on anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, including chronic insomnia. Michelle collaborates with patients to understand how thoughts, behaviors, and physiological responses interact, then applies structured, research-supported approaches to create meaningful and sustainable change. She treats teens ages 15–17 as well as adults, tailoring care to each developmental stage and life context. A central area of passion in Michelle’s practice is treating sleep difficulties and the emotional and physical challenges that often accompany them. She is particularly experienced in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) and health psychology, helping patients manage the impact of medical conditions, stress, and trauma on sleep and overall functioning. Her approach is grounded in cultural humility, ensuring therapy is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to each person’s lived experience, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. Michelle primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT-I, and mindfulness-based techniques, while also offering additional evidence-informed interventions as clinically appropriate. She began practicing in 2017 and brings years of experience supporting patients through trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, and health-related stress. Outside of her clinical work, Michelle enjoys outdoor adventures with her rescue dog, Mang Mang, finding that time in nature supports balance and well-being.