Helping individuals + families with wealth design their lives.

I am a psychologist that specializes in relationships, culture, and wealth.

Hi, I am Dr. Michele Mikeska Jaffe, I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families with the impact of wealth on their relationships. I work with those wanting to overcome the challenges that get in the way of fulfilling relationships and successful businesses.

My personal experience as an entrepreneur/business owner, combined with clinical training and research has given me a unique sensitivity to help individuals, couples, and families navigate complex wealth dynamics so they can design a life full of meaning and connection.

Couples that comes from different
cultural and financial backgrounds

Areas of focus include:

  • Navigating the unique challenges of wealth imbalance

  • How to talk about wealth when dating, with friends,
    family, and with kids

  • “Married-Ins” and role confusion within the family

  • Releasing hurt, resentment and resignation about wealth
    and cultural differences

Individuals with wealth experiencing conflict and tensions in their relationships and families

Areas of focus include:

  • Guilt, shame, and fear about inheritances

  • Holding challenging conversations regarding money and family

  • Overcoming perfectionism, setting boundaries, and clarifying roles

  • Discovering purpose and values

Detangling deep-seeded
family patterns

  • Exploring personal and family values

  • Understanding intergenerational trauma
    and relational dynamics

  • Breaking patterns of addiction and abuse

Services

I work with…

“Michele’s uniquely wired for people and businesses built around challenging the status quo and finding the “truth.” She’s not afraid to ask questions and think about things differently.”

— RR, Client

Contact

For questions, queries, and consultation:

Email
michele@drmichelemikeskajaffe.com

Phone
(510) 923-1310