Stress, Coping, and Psychophysical Health

It is difficult to know where to begin when it comes to stress management, especially if you are suffering from anxiety, trauma, or a big life change. Add on a chronic illness or new medical condition and it will feel as though you have lost control. Effectively Treat Stress of the Mind and Body Using a Psychophysical Approach.
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You Can Do This. Here's Who Will Help You.

Psychotherapy, Neuropsychological Assessment and Evaluation, Life Coaching, and End of Life Planning Services available in Texas, Nationally, and Internationally. In Person and Telehealth. Medicare accepted as of 2024. Dr. Michelle Di Paolo is a licensed professional counselor and an expert in stress management and psychophysiology, focused on the treatment of medically complex clients such as those with heart disease, cancer, terminal illnesses, auto-immune disorders, pre/post surgical, women's and men's health, and chronic pain. She also specializes in anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, new traumatic events, and post traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Di Paolo sets herself apart from other practitioners due to her wide breadth of experience in the medical sciences as a former nursing assistant, her work with clients at a cancer hospital, in-patient, out-patient, and private practice settings, education in physiology, work as an experimenter and laboratory manager, certified heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback practitioner, and EOL planner. With End-of-Life (EOL) Planning, you can plan for a beautiful EOL and post-life process for you and your family. I help clients think deeply, plan, and become detail-oriented & creative about their EOL vision. EOL planning goes well beyond estate planning, although finances can be discussed as well. EOL planning is focused on the psychology of your plans, empowerment to choose what you want, how to and assistance with discussing plans with family, and fear around death and dying. This planning process can be done at all-ages, however it is best suited for clients in their younger years. Although you can wait to plan until EOL is eminent, it is advisable to consider EOL planning when you are most sound of mind and body. Dr. Di Paolo is available for public speaking engagements and provides training to medical professionals on how to recognize and address mental health concerns among their patients.
Dr. Michelle Di Paolo, PhD, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Services

Specializing In

  • Stress
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Anxiety
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Complex Medical Conditions
  • Trauma
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Work Stress
  • Women's Health
  • Sports Performance
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Couples Counseling
  • Fears/Phobias
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Heart Disease
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Medical Professional Stress
  • Physical Wellness
  • End-of-Life (EOL) Planning
  • Corporate Executives
  • High Performance Athletes

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Biofeedback
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Breathwork
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Positive Psychology
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Insurance Accepted

  • Out of Network

Fees

  • Psychotherapy 50 Min Session: $150
  • Coaching (Outside TX) 50 Min Session: $150
  • End-of-Life Planning (call for $ info): $150
  • Public Speaking Engagements: $250 - $1,000
  • Free 15 minute Phone Consultation: $0
  • Neuropsychological Assessment: $1,250

Testimonials

“Dr. Michelle Di Paolo has changed my life for the better. She has helped me immensely with managing the emotional side effects of chronic illnesses. I feel that she is invested in making sure that I feel empowered and capable to take on my life’s struggles.”

Client

“Dr Di Paolo helped me cross items off my bucket list, seen me through trying times and given me the tools to succeed in my career. Her ability to be present while maintaining an honest transparency sets her apart. I can't express how thankful I am for thework.”

Client

“Dr. Michelle Di Paolo is absolutely the best. She was able to address my issues and provide exercises to decrease my anxiety making my daily plans and experiences more pleasant and less stress. Thank you so much for helping me process my thoughts more clearly!”

Client

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Stress and Relaxation Services of America PLLC

4324 Mapleshade Ln.
Plano, TX 75093-0044

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