Michelle Owen

Modalities & Approaches

Populations Served

Therapeutic Style

My clinical approach centers around vulnerability and authenticity within the therapeutic relationship. We'll use our relationship to explore the persisting impacts that relational and family dynamics might be having in your life, and to discover new pathways forward in the present day. I work from a strength-based clinical lens, and I offer a unique perspective to therapeutic work related to adoption, multiracial identity, and transracial family dynamics. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy for adult clients. I’m honored to do this work with you!

What Makes Me Unique

At The City Psychotherapy New York, you can expect to experience our values in action: Quality & Integrity • Free 15-minute video consultation – you deserve an opportunity to connect and ask questions before committing to weekly sessions. • Two-Way Late Cancellation Policy – our late cancellation policy demonstrates our commitment to fairness and mutual accountability. If we cancel on you with less than 24-hours’ notice, your next session is free of charge! • No session recordings and no AI use in sessions, ever – AI is great for so many things, but we believe in maintaining a human-centered approach to therapy and upholding the highest standards of privacy. • Clinical collaboration for your benefit – Optional live observation of your therapist’s sessions by other clinicians to ensure the highest-quality therapy through continuous learning and supervision. Live observation of your therapy sessions is voluntary and completely optional. Access to Care • Session fees starting at $120/session – transparent pricing on each clinicians’ profile page, with available fees that are more affordable than the local usual customary rates. • Out-of-Network Insurance Benefits, made easy – our free Benefits Checker (mentaya.co/b/thecity) and courtesy out-of-network claims submission can provide financial clarity and reduce your administrative burden, making therapy more accessible. • Early morning, daytime, evening and weekend session availability – wide range of scheduling options to meet clients’ needs. Safe & Affirming • Actively-affirming for all clients, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other minoritized communities – we prioritize ensuring that our clinicians are prepared to provide safe, affirming care for all clients, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients, either as members of those respective communities or as committed allies. • Unmatched therapist diversity – we don’t want to just tell you that we are a safe space, we want to demonstrate it. We are proud of the diversity of our team, having recruited the most skilled clinicians from every corner of the field. • Prepared to support you, wherever you are in your journey – whether it is your first time in therapy or you’re looking to step up the work in your mental health process, we’re ready to support you. In our practice, you can count on expert-driven therapy that is relatable, effective, and affirming. Learn more about me and our team of Associate Therapists on our website, or reach out now—let’s get started!