About Michelle Cap — MA, LPC

Michelle Cap is an experienced licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping children and families restore and enhance their quality of life. She specializes in guiding individuals, families, and couples toward reconnection, healing, and wholeness.

Michelle specializes in the treatment of children with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges, using evidence-based approaches such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and parent coaching. She is dedicated to helping children struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation issues, trauma, and attachment disorders. Additionally, she provides support for concerns related to mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, eating disorders, bullying, and family system dysfunction. Michelle also has a strong background in Christian counseling and psychospiritual guidance, integrating faith-based principles for those seeking spiritually informed mental health care.

By creating a warm, engaging, and supportive environment, Michelle helps children feel safe to express themselves, process emotions, and develop essential life skills. Whether working one-on-one with a child or coaching parents in effective behavioral strategies, she is committed to fostering lasting growth and positive change. Michelle collaborates closely with parents, educators, and healthcare providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to treatment. Her goal is to empower children and their families with the tools and strategies they need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. If you're looking for an experienced and compassionate therapist to support your child’s well-being, Michelle is here to help.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Messiah University, a top private Christian university in the U.S., and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of New Jersey’s CACREP-Accredited Counselor Education Program. Her extensive clinical experience includes working in acute care settings within two of New Jersey’s premiere mental healthcare systems treating teens and adults in crises.