Michelle Vurnovas, LCSW

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Michelle (Johnson) Vurnovas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). She was raised in Rockford and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communication/public relations with a minor in nutrition from UW – Stevens Point and then received a Master of Social Work degree (MSW) from UW – Madison. After receiving her MSW, Michelle was a Crisis Interventionist at the Mulberry Campus of Rosecrance (Rockford, IL), facilitated group and individual psychotherapy sessions as a Mental Health Clinician at Rosecrance WARE Center (Rockford, IL) and was a Clinician at the Illinois Crisis Prevention Network working with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Michelle enjoys working with adolescents, adults and families.  She is experienced with an array of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and end of life issues in adults.  Michelle believes in a solution-focused therapy where the therapist and individual walk hand in hand to find solutions for the complicated maze that is life. Many treatment modalities are utilized from Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Other therapies are intertwined such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Michelle has extensive post graduate experience with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their family and/or caretaker. Michelle believes that working with the supports around the individual is as vital as working with the individual themselves.

She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), serves on the Community Advisory Council for the YMCA of the Rock River Valley, and volunteers as a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor at the Area Agency on Aging. Michelle believes that wellness is multifaceted and requires interweaving mind, body, and spirit to heal and enhance emotional wellbeing.

 

Please feel free to submit any questions to MJohnson@glenwoodcenter.com