'The Invisible Self' is an autobiographical account of Michelle's formative years as a young child growing up in foster homes in post-war France and her return home to a new life and father figure at six years old. She prevailed against all odds, with the aid of a few people who loved her and forays into primal therapy in 1970s California. Despite debilitating handicaps, she slowly claws her way back into an existence where hope is rekindled. Descriptions of her therapy sessions color the narrative and provide glimpses of the healing process at work. Michelle's harrowing, euphoric story will be a source of hope for those whose lives may have traversed traumatic periods and events but whose paths forward may still be shrouded in darkness.

Michelle's experience extends beyond her own healing. She earned a master's degree in Applied Breathing Sciences. As a Certified Behavioral Breathing Analyst, she bridges the gap between anxiety and breath, teaching sufferers to let go and allow life-giving air to flow unimpeded. She has trained and worked as a primal therapist at Art Janov's Primal Training Center in Venice, California. As a Primal Coach, she delves into the depth of the human experience, guiding her clients through the emotional challenges they face in their lives.