For anyone looking for a therapist that provides direct and compassionate feedback, Change for Living and Michelle Topal are your go to.She also goes above and beyond by providing community support when needed. Having worked with her in different ways, I find that she is one of the best around.

Ive known and worked with Michelle for more than 10 years now. She is a consummate professional, who is highly skilled with lots of specialized training. Excellent clinician!

Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW, plays a vital role in our community as one of the few veteran therapists in the areas of Gender, LGBT issues spanning individual, couples, family and parenting. I have consulted and worked with Michelle for three years and find she is passionate and of high integrity in all she does. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to find help, support or direction in taking difficult or challenging steps in their life.

Michelle Topal, LCSW is a competent, compassionate and consummate professional clinician. She knows her stuff in the work she does and I will refer to her without hesitation. I am proud to have her as a colleague and a friend.

I have worked with Michelle Topal at Change for Living Counseling as an administrative assistant for over 10 years. Shes a great person to work with: considerate, conscientious, and competent. I imagine she is the same with her therapy clients. I would recommend her to a friend in need.

Michelle Topal is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to supporting her clients as well as her professional community. I continue to work with Michelle in a professional capacity and vouch for her professionalism and commitment to serving her clients.

Michelle and her team at Change For Living are incredible and provide much needed support and guidance for individuals. I have worked with her in many different capacities and can honestly vouch for her.

Michelle is a fierce advocate for clients, behavioral health clinicians, and the state of healthcare in North Carolina. She is a valued voice in meetings and shows up to advocate for everyone.

I would recommend Michelle!

Rather your family is going thru a crisis or you just need a friendly face as a sounding board for your thoughts, emotions, or feelings to get a better picture of who you want to be... Michelle Topal is your guru!!! I cant recommend this lady enough!

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