Michelle UptonLICSW

Michelle Upton is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people navigate major life changes and everyday stresses. She works with individuals on pregnancy and childbirth related concerns as well as stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues. Michelle also supports people facing addiction, career strain, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue.

She describes her style as calm and kind. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding practical next steps. Michelle aims to create a space where people feel heard and able to set realistic goals.

Michelle draws from several approaches and often blends them to fit each person. She uses client-centered methods to prioritize the person's priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Mindfulness practices are offered to build tolerance for difficult feelings and to reduce reactivity. Dialectical behavior tools can help with emotional regulation and coping skills when feelings feel overwhelming.

Michelle has eight years of clinical experience working in Massachusetts. Her background includes coordinating care with medical teams and supporting people through transitions like illness, caregiving shifts, and changes in family roles. She encourages a collaborative process and adjusts methods as needs evolve.

People who want straightforward, practical support often find her approach accessible. To begin, Michelle works with each person to identify clear, manageable goals and then tests small changes together in session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist and client set the pace, identify goals, and choose topics that matter most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. Delivered online, CBT is often structured and skill-focused, which can work well for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide whether client-centered work, CBT, or a combination makes sense. She adjusts methods over time based on the client's needs and goals so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows flexibility in how skills are practiced between sessions, which can speed up progress when life demands are high.