Michelle Levine-Schmitt, PhD
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Michelle Levine-Schmitt, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow and certified school psychologist dedicated to supporting the overall well-being of children and adolescents, as well as the families and communities that care for them. Her work is grounded in a collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based approach, with a focus on helping children, adolescents, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges. She provides
individualized therapy tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs, drawing from a range of empirically supported approaches such as ACT, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches. Michelle also conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to better understand learning profiles, clarify diagnostic questions, and offer actionable recommendations that support children’s success across home, school, and community settings.
individualized therapy tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs, drawing from a range of empirically supported approaches such as ACT, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches. Michelle also conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to better understand learning profiles, clarify diagnostic questions, and offer actionable recommendations that support children’s success across home, school, and community settings.
- PhD in Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut
- MA in Educational Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University
- BA in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester
- Connecticut State Certified School Psychologist
- Collaborative, strengths-based care
- Culturally responsive and inclusive practice
- Evidence-based decision making
- Whole-child and systems-oriented perspective
- Empowerment of families, schools, and communities
- Presented research at national conferences, including the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Examined mindfulness-based and school-based interventions to support student behavior and emotional regulation
- Contributed to research on positive psychology and well-being, including the RICH theory of happiness
- Published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on autism, school-based interventions, and adolescent well-being
Michelle loves traveling with her family and visiting her grandmother in Europe!