Media and Press
Dr. Leno Featured in Authority Magazine
”Hustle Culture” is an ethos often propounded by young self-proclaimed internet gurus that centers around the idea that working long hours and sacrificing self-care are required to succeed. In this interview, Dr. Michele Leno shares insights about “How We Can Cancel Hustle Culture And Create A New Sustainable Work Paradigm.”
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Dr. Leno Featured on Crain’s Detroit Business
Dr. Michele Leno was a guest on the the monthly, Caring for Kids Podcast, where she discussed advocating for the strong mental health and resiliency of Michigan kids with a panel of experts, including Jessica Miller, Community Engagement Manager, Isabella County; Expert in Collegiate Recovery, Ten16 Recovery Network; and Dave Crysler, Operations Consultant, Crysler Club; Member, Entrepreneurs 4 Kids.
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Dr. Leno Featured on Forbes.com
In today's job market, many struggle with making the right career choice. Dr. Leno discusses how cognitive dissonance experienced in decision-making can often come into play - particularly when there isn't a clear winner.
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Dr. Leno Featured in Authority Magazine
In this interview with Authority Magazine, Dr. Michele Leno provides her thoughts on how companies can create cultures that support mental health, emotional well-being and financial wellness.
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Dr. Leno Featured on PsychCentral
Dr. Michele Leno provided insight into the benefit light therapy can have on overall mood and wellness. Light therapy can help to treat seasonal depression, sleep disorders and even skin conditions.
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Dr. Leno Featured on Women Who Rock with Success, April 2022
Dr. Michele Leno shares ideas women can implement to better manage work/life balance before stress becomes too overwhelming.
Dr. Leno Featured on WXYZ, December 2021
Dr. Michele Leno talks with WXYZ about methods and strategies for effectively coping with “pandemic fatigue”.
Dr. Leno in Human Window, October 2020
Dr. Michele Leno explains her views on compassion to help people understand the difference between sympathy and compassion.
“Compassion is a deep emotion that leads to a desire to help alleviate a person’s distress. An employer may afford an employee the opportunity to work a flex schedule in order to accommodate parenting needs. This is compassion.”
— Dr. Michele Leno, licensed psychologist
Dr. Leno in AllHipHop News, October 2020
Dr. Leno will be speaking at a press conference supporting Royce da 5’9’s initiative to help the most vulnerable in Detroit gain access to free mental health care.
Mind Matters with Dr. Michele to air on TV20 Detroit
Dr. Michele Leno hosts her new show, Mind Matters with Dr. Michele, airing Saturdays at 11:30 am on TV20 in Detroit.
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Dr. Leno On WWJ News, May 2020
Dr. Leno talks with the Detroit Police Athletic League (Detroit PAL) on their series, “Conversations About the New Normal" — a series of mental health virtual town hall meetings targeting young people in metro Detroit, and their guardians, who may be struggling during the pandemic.
Dr. Leno in The Oprah Magazine, December 2019
DML Psychological founder, Dr. Michele Leno, offers insight on Valentine’s Day date ideas that transcend the traditional dinner and a movie.
Dr. Leno on HuffPost, October 2019
What to do if you meet a bathroom talker at work? Dr. Leno lends some advice on the taboo topic.
If you’re made uncomfortable by your resident office bathroom talker, know that you’re not alone. “I think bathroom anxiety is very, very common, and I think more people experience it than not,” said licensed psychologist Michele Leno.
Dr. Leno on Byrdie, October 2019
Dr. Leno talks about navigating an open relationship with Byrdie.
“Open relationships are not for everyone despite their (seemingly) growing popularity,” says clinical psychologist, Michele Leno, PhD. If you think an open relationship might be right for you, Leno advises you consider how this type of relationship will benefit you: “Are you simply doing this to accommodate your partner?” Either way, be honest with yourself, as transparency will be crucial to keeping the relationship safe for all parties involved.
Dr. Leno quoted by PureWow, August 2019
DML Psychological founder, Dr. Michele Leno, offers insight into dealing with stress at work.
Dr. Leno on Bustle, July 2019
Dr. Leno talks about signs of gaslighting that can seem like innocent behaviors with Bustle.
“Michigan based psychologist Dr. Michele Leno, founder of DML Psychological Services, tells Bustle that your partner might be gaslighting you if they often tell you bad things people say about you, and then accuse you of being insecure when you question what they are saying.
‘Does your partner regularly tell you the negative things that others are saying about you? Partners may use this tactic to 'encourage' you to doubt yourself and change for them,’ Leno says. You then might go through the process of trying to prove how secure you are, or even go so far as to change yourself in regards to what they are saying.”
Dr. Leno on Thrive Global, July 2019
Dr. Leno talks about the psychology of your future self and the process of becoming with Thrive Global.
“Although a person’s behaviour may change under different circumstances, personality is fairly stable and not easily altered,” says Dr Michele Leno, DML Psychological Services, PLLC.
Dr. Leno On Bustle, June 2019
Dr. Leno talks about assumptions in relationships you shouldn’t make and how you should talk about it with your partner in Bustle.
“Even if your relationship is going really well, and even if you've been together for a while, it's still not a great idea to assume you'll take that next step and get married.
After all, ‘the decision to marry is very personal,’ Dr. Michele Leno, a licensed psychologist and owner of DML Psychological Services, PLLC, tells Bustle. ‘Therefore, a discussion that includes concrete answers is warranted.’“
Dr. Leno in Men’s Journal
Dr. Leno talks about dopamine and how it affects your motivation to working out in Men’s Journal.
“Given its headline-grabbing role in the science of addiction. and love, dopamine has a sexier reputation than most brain chemicals. ‘Dopamine may be the most popular neurotransmitter due to its role in motivation, and, of course, happiness,’ says Dr. Michele Leno, a licensed psychologist and the founder of DML Psychological Services. ‘You release dopamine when you engage in pleasurable activities.’”
Dr. Leno in INSIDER, June 2019
Dr. Leno talks about “angel of death” killers and how they differ from traditional serial killers with INSIDER:
"Generally, serial killers are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder," psychologist Dr. Michele Leno told INSIDER. "Angels of death, however, do not always possess antisocial intent. They may believe that their actions eliminate misery and serve the greater good."
Dr. Leno on Ignite to impact with dr. geneva Williams
Dr. Michele Leno was a guest on an episode of the Ignite 2 Impact podcast with Dr, Geneva Williams.
Dr. Leno talks about recognizing and avoiding the triggers that make people stressed, angry or depressed, as well as how to manage the negative emotions that sometimes flare without warning.
Dr. Leno in UpJourney, December 2018
Dr. Leno talks about how to stop being insecure with yourself and to embrace who you are as a person.
“Insecurities are very personal and deeply rooted, and eliminating them requires a great deal of self-awareness. In other words, while people and circumstances may trigger our self-consciousness, we are ultimately responsible for housing and reinforcing our insecurities,” Dr. Leno says.
Dr. Leno in culture trip, November 2018
Dr. Leno talks about Kanye West’s controversial comments and how they might be the signs of an emotional problem.
“The telltale signs of an emotional problem include extreme grandiosity, impassion accompanied by agitation, lack of sleep that raises concern for friends and family, appearance of not being in contact with reality, and irrational, erratic behavior,” Michigan-based psychologist Dr. Michele Leno told Culture Trip.
Dr. Leno in Bustle, August 2018
Dr. Leno talks about personality changes and what signs to look out for with Bustle.
"It's vital to know the difference between a change in behavior, and a major personality shift. 'Although a person's behavior may change under different circumstances, personality is fairly stable and not easily altered,' Dr. Michele Leno, DML Psychological Services, PLLC, tells Bustle. 'A major shift in personality could represent underlying pathology.' So if you, or the people around you, are noticing a major shift, it's likely worth noting."
Dr. Leno on 2Questions.TV, July 2018
Dr. Michele Leno was a guest on an episode of 2Questions.TV hosted by Susan Baroncini-Moe. The show is centered around various topics but only 2 questions are asked to the guests on each episode.
Dr. Leno talked about fear and potential, as well as social media and its effects on our mental health.
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Dr. Leno in INSIDER, July 2018
Dr. Leno talks about making relationships work if they started with cheating with INSIDER:
"Difficulty establishing trust in a relationship that began with cheating is inevitable," Dr. Michele Leno, PhD, LP, the founder of DML Psychological Services, told INSIDER. "While the relationship is not automatically doomed, it will require a great deal of patience and reassurance to work."
Dr. Leno in Everyday Health, February 2018
Dr. Leno talks about cognitive dissonance with Everyday Health!
Psychologists call the cognitive dissonance we experience in decision-making the “free-choice paradigm.” When it comes to making decisions, usually we’re not presented with one perfect option, which means we have to weigh one imperfect option against another imperfect option (there are pluses and minuses to both), which creates dissonance. You experience that internal conflict as your brain tries to balance those two (or more) choices, Dr. Leno says.
Dr. Leno in POPSUGAR, October 2017
Dr. Leno talks about projecting insecurities onto your partner and how it sabotages your new relationship with POPSUGAR.
“Dr. Michele Leno, licensed psychologist and founder of DML Psychological Services, points out that insecurities are often the root of self-sabotage, which is why a ‘clean slate’ in the form of a brand-new relationship won't necessarily break your self-sabotaging patterns. ‘Women tend to carry over resentments or fears from previous relationships into new relationships,’ she says. ‘Although the intent is to start fresh, it's common to use a past, troublesome relationship as a frame of reference. Insecurities are generally at the root of a woman's self sabotage, but if she becomes aware of her sabotaging ways, there's hope.’“
Dr. Leno in the National Psychologist, October 2017
What would you be doing right now if social media did not exist? There are still some that have not succumbed to the dynamic world of relationship building, sharing, following, messaging, promoting, etc. via social media. But a majority of people (81%!) have at least one social media account. In fact many people have come to prefer this method of interacting over traditional, in person, face-to-face socializing. As a psychologist and social media user, I question the overwhelming fascination with social media. Some of us remember life before social media, though the recollection may be murky at best.
— Dr. Michele Leno, licensed psychologist
Dr. Leno on NBC Better, July 2017
Dr. Leno talks about experiencing opposing emotions with NBC Better.
"Research has shown that experiencing a positive and negative emotion about a specific situation could potentially help us cope with difficult matters," she explains. "We almost inevitably and effortlessly become emotionally invested when we hear about someone achieving something that directly correlates with our own goals. While commonly viewed as selfish, it is absolutely fine to feel happy about someone's success while feeling sad about your own personal struggle."
Culture Trip asked Dr. Michele Leno about the latest Netflix hit, 13 Reasons Why, April 2017
“Witnessing a teen commit suicide on television has the potential to evoke significant anxiety and depression in any child that has the capacity to understand what is occurring. While some children may experience only brief distress, others will have a longer recovery. It is not wise to shelter children, but we must be careful not to overexpose. A psychologically stable child is not likely to become suicidal after witnessing the act. However, a child that has already contemplated suicide may feel more hopeless, which often precedes suicide. Regardless of the child’s mental health, discussion and/or debriefing may be necessary.”
— Dr. Michele Leno, licensed psychologist
Dr. Leno in Spirit of Change Magazine, April 2017
Dr. Michele Leno discusses anxiety and provides management tips.
“Anxiety, even if only mild, can be unnerving and a cause for concern. If you have ever experienced anxiety, you are probably well aware of the discomfort that it causes and even more aware of how difficult it is to escape it. You spend time looking for the nearest exit only to feel stuck because there appears to be no way out.”
An interview About Avoiding Judgments on Social Media with Verily Magazine, December 2016
Dr. Michele Leno answers the age-old question: What to do when your friend posts something annoying on Facebook? READ MORE
Dr. Michele Leno on WXYZ in Detroit
Physical fitness generally grabs the top spot when it comes to ways we want to improve, but why should our mental health rank just as high? With the new year upon us, Dr. Michele Leno discusses ways to make our mental health a priority during this time of resolutions.
An Interview with Dr. Michele Leno
Native Detroiter Magazine
Dr. Leno was pleased to be featured in Native Detroit Magazine as a Detroit Woman to Watch! READ MORE
Manage Your Stressors - An Interview with Dr. Gabby and Dr. Michele Leno
Women in Wellness with Dr. Gabby
DML founder Dr. Michele Leno was a guest on Women in Wellness TV with Dr. Gabrielle Pelicci or "Dr. Gabby" as she is affectionately known.
As the founder of Women in Wellness Career Training, Dr. Gabby empowers women of all ages to go beyond their limitations and achieve their dreams - reminding them to live their own kind of beautiful life.
Stress is a part of everyday life. Enjoy this conversation on how to manage and reduce the stressors in your life!
Dr. Michele Leno is available for media interviews to discuss psychological concerns, mental health and stress. Dr. Leno is based in the metropolitan Detroit area, but can travel for media. For media inquiries, contact info@dmlpsych.com.