Michelle Drapkin
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
Specialties: Addictions and comorbid disorders (anxiety, depression, etc).
Types of Clients: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families, Couples, Organizations
Languages spoken: English, Español
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed Psychologist (NJ, NY, PSYPACT)
ACT/CBS Background and Training: I attended a 3-day workshop while on postdoc in 2006 and have practiced ACT ever since. In 2016, I attended a 2-day workshop with Kelly Wilson in addition to the World Conference. I completed a bootcamp in 2019 with Kelly, Steve, and Robyn. I coordinate an ACT consultation group and attend another one. I love ACT!
ACT/CBS Experience: 15+ years of practice
Additional Information: I am the Founder and Director of The CBT Center (cbtcenter.org), a group practice based in Highland Park, NJ serving patients across New Jersey, New York, and 40+ states via PSYPACt. Our practice specializes in evidence-based treatments including CBT, ACT, DBT, and ERP for anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
I am also a national Motivational Interviewing trainer (MINT member) and author of The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change (Guilford Press, 2024). I provide MI training for clinicians, healthcare teams, and organizational leaders nationwide.
I am also a national Motivational Interviewing trainer (MINT member) and author of The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change (Guilford Press, 2024). I provide MI training for clinicians, healthcare teams, and organizational leaders nationwide.