Michelle Harvey, Therapist
Michelle Boardman-Harvey, LICSW, is dedicated to providing compassionate and impactful mental health support for adults and seniors across Massachusetts. With a warm, welcoming approach, Michelle excels at building therapeutic connections quickly, helping patients feel comfortable and motivated as they work toward their mental health goals. She offers individual and group therapy to address anxiety, depression, and trauma, creating a space where clients can explore their emotions and develop meaningful coping strategies. Michelle’s practice is informed by her years of experience working with diverse populations, including those managing chronic health issues, and she has a deep understanding of the connection between physical and mental well-being.
A key area of Michelle’s practice is supporting individuals through complex life transitions and challenges. She is particularly passionate about helping clients who are navigating grief, later-life transitions, or managing persistent mental health conditions, including schizophrenia. Her background in the field of dialysis has provided her with unique insights into how physical health can impact mental health, allowing her to offer a nuanced, empathetic perspective. Michelle’s approach is particularly beneficial for patients seeking to maintain or enhance their quality of life at any stage, as she empowers them to find resilience and stability in the face of change.
Michelle integrates several evidence-based therapeutic methods to tailor care to each patient’s unique needs. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Christian Counseling, she draws from a range of approaches to address sleep disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her therapeutic methods help clients build practical skills and emotional tools, offering a structured path toward lasting well-being. Additionally, Michelle has experience serving first responders and military veterans, recognizing the unique mental health challenges these individuals may face and providing care that respects their backgrounds and experiences.
Outside of her practice, Michelle enjoys spending time with family and friends, and she finds fulfillment in her faith community. She is also an avid reader, music enthusiast, and dog lover, with a passion for needlepoint crafts. Michelle serves patients throughout Massachusetts, helping individuals find hope and strength as they work toward their mental health goals.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Grief & loss
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- First responder stress
- Intense mood changes
- Military & veteran
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Boston University School of Social Work
New patient?
Book Appointment OnlineFrequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Michelle Harvey. You can also call 774-221-5800 to have someone assist you.
Michelle Harvey generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 774-221-5800 to find out Michelle Harvey's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Michelle Harvey:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 774-221-5800 to see how we can help.
Michelle Harvey is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Michelle Harvey works at:
Yes, Michelle Harvey does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Michelle Harvey is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: