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Michelle Shlafman, PhD, LPC, ACS

Founder & Clinical Director at Origins Holistic Psychotherapy

About Michelle

Michelle Shlafman Ph.D., LPC, ACS, is the founder of Origins Holistic Psychotherapy, a group practice in Alpharetta, Georgia. She is a holistic psychotherapist specializing in nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and psychospiritual healing. Michelle has spent over a decade helping individuals move through anxiety, trauma, grief, and chronic pain by integrating mind, body, and spirit into the therapy process. Her approach blends the science of nervous system regulation with compassionate, heart-centered awareness, guiding clients to uncover what’s hidden, shift old patterns, and step into a life that feels authentic and free.

From Michelle’s Practice

Origins Holistic Psychotherapy is a space for deep healing, transformation, and self-discovery. We believe that true well-being comes from addressing the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. Your experiences, emotions, and challenges are uniquely yours, and our approach honors that.

We offer integrative, trauma-informed care through psychotherapy, coaching, and somatic healing, blending evidence-based techniques with holistic modalities to help you regulate your nervous system, release old patterns, and step into a more aligned and empowered version of yourself.