Michelle Jaffee
Dr. Michele Mikeska Jaffe is a Relationship + Wealth Psychologist who specializes in guiding individuals, couples, and enterprise families through the complex terrain of financial wealth's influence on identities and relationships. Her unique perspective is informed by a diverse background as an Entrepreneur and as a Design Director in strategic innovation. Michele's career began in the branding and design world, where she collaborated with legacy brands like Sony, Fox, Delta, and American Express. She then transitioned to strategy and innovation, establishing an R+D Innovation Lab at the New York Times. During her doctoral training in clinical psychology, she provided culturally sensitive mental health services to individuals and families, spanning assessment, individual therapy, and family counseling. More recently, Michele served as the leader of the Family Business Network – United States (FBN-USA), a global community of business-owning families. She is also a recognized speaker, content creator, and peer-reviewed journal contributor, with her research focusing on the intricate dynamics of financially diverse marriages, cross-cultural family systems, and ultra high-net worth individuals influenced by female inheritance. In her private practice and ongoing research, Michele continues to explore the profound impact of wealth on identity, autonomy, relational dynamics, and the transmission of intergenerational values and trauma. For more information, visit her website at www.drmichelemikeskajaffe.com.