Charles MichelLCSW

Charles Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience supporting adults through mood disorders, anxiety, and life changes. He blends a warm, collaborative approach with practical methods to help people manage stress, relationships, and parenting concerns. Charles speaks English and practices in Indiana. Over 31 years Charles has worked in private practice with people facing serious clinical concerns such as bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and addictions. He also helps with day-to-day struggles like low self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Postpartum depression, trauma and grief are among his additional focus areas. Charles uses several approaches to guide sessions, including client-centered work that follows the person's pace, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and dialectical skills for emotion regulation. He also draws on emotionally-focused and existential ideas when relationships or life meaning are at the center of concern. In sessions he prioritizes the relationship and aims to create a personal, respectful space for talking things through. He works collaboratively to set goals and build practical skills that fit everyday life. People often leave with clear steps they can try between meetings. To begin a match, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire. Scheduling then happens according to therapist availability and the subscription terms, which can be canceled at any time.

How Charles blends therapy approaches for online care

Charles uses client-centered therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities, creating space for the issues that matter most. This approach helps when someone needs a listening, accepting presence while they sort through painful or confusing feelings.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try new strategies. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep or eating problems, and for building practical skills that make daily life easier.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are part of his toolbox for managing strong emotions and for improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationship patterns keep causing conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Charles will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans as needs change. He emphasizes collaboration so clients have a say in what feels most helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or reduce the need to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match a client's day-to-day life rather than promise a particular format.