Michelle VanDenHul

Michelle VanDenHul, MSW, CSW, QMHP, RPT-S

Michelle VanDenHul is a licensed Certified Social Worker and Qualified Mental Health Professional in private practice since 2009. She is also a Registered Play Therapist and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. Michelle earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from the University of North Dakota.

Prior to entering private practice, Michelle served as the Clinical Director of Children's Services for a community mental health agency, where she provided leadership and clinical oversight for children's programming. Throughout her career, her professional focus has remained centered on serving children and strengthening families.

Michelle primarily works with children ages two through eight, collaborating closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that each child's emotional and developmental needs are thoughtfully addressed. She has extensive experience supporting children who have experienced trauma related to abuse and neglect, as well as those facing behavioral challenges, grief, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, divorce, and ADD/ADHD.

Michelle is an adoption-informed trained mental health therapist through the Center for Adoption.

Trained extensively, in play therapy Michelle utilizes play therapy interventions to help children communicate, process emotions, and develop healthy coping skills. Through a compassionate and therapeutic approach, she provides a safe environment where children can heal, grow, and build resilience.

"Play is the work of the child" — Maria Montessori