Michaelle graduated from Hunter College in 1985 with a Bachelor in psychology and in 1999 went on to earn a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Adelphi University. The same year, Michaelle secured her New York State license which is current and in good standing.  From November 2002 to March 2004, while working at Children and Family Mental Health Services she attended, as part of a clinical training, bi-weekly seminars monitored by the medical director of the agency.  Subsequently, Michaelle obtained her SIFI certificate from Adelphi University in 2003, which enabled her to train and supervise social work students interning at Children and Family Mental Health Services. The social work students were from Stony Brook and Adelphi University at both the Bachelor's and Master's level. From 2004 to 2015, Michaelle continued to work in Mental Health as she gained a wealth of experience and knowledge while building her private practice.

With the intention of improving skills and always questioning integrity,  Michaelle continues to receive ongoing clinical supervision and training and participates in numerous continuing education courses.  The following are some of the programs, lectures and seminars she has attended in order to keep herself abreast of her field.