- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and grief
- Coping with change
About Michelle
Her style is direct and compassionate. She listens carefully and helps people understand patterns that affect their mood and relationships. Sessions focus on practical skills for coping, clearer communication, and small changes that make daily life easier.
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She uses straightforward tools to help process difficult memories, manage intense feelings, and build routines that support stability. The aim is steady progress, not quick fixes.
People often come to her with family and relationship concerns, attachment or abandonment wounds, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and struggles with guilt or shame. She also addresses issues linked to aging, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and divorce or separation.
Her approach is collaborative. Michelle helps people set realistic goals and practices new ways of coping between sessions. She welcomes questions and adjusts the pace to match each person’s needs.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding thoughts, emotions, and behavior. One common approach helps people recognize unhelpful thinking and practice new responses that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult memories and painful experiences so they have less hold over daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. This makes the work collaborative and tailored to what helps most in everyday life.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or from different locations. For some people an online appointment can feel shorter and more focused, or easier to schedule around parenting, work, or medical care.
License and NPI
- LMSW
NPI1023415320
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work is collaborative and practical. She uses evidence-based techniques to help people understand patterns, process difficult memories, and build everyday coping strategies.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of experience as a licensed social worker in clinical settings. That background informs her work with mood disorders, trauma, and interpersonal challenges.
Where does Michelle practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for arrangements across time zones.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.