Michelle Lepak, LCSW, trauma expert and developer of the Presence Psychotherapy model, has been on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Psychiatry and has taught at Rutgers University, the University at Buffalo, Omega Institute, and Hollyhock Institute.
Michelle’s work with Presence Psychotherapy has been published in the APA Integrative Journal of Psychotherapy and the International Journal of Trauma Care.
Michelle is a sought-after teacher and has presented nationally and internationally. She is a consultant for the IFS Institute, and is certified in multiple trauma models. The development of the Presence Psychotherapy model emerged from the synergy of her experiences as a long-time meditator and her knowledge of the trauma healing process.