- Addiction recovery support
- Relationship and communication help
- Caregiver stress focus
About Michelle
With 34 years of clinical experience, Michelle uses clear, practical methods to help people make changes that matter. She blends approaches that focus on thoughts and behaviors with skills for emotion regulation and relationship repair. Sessions are shaped around each person’s values and goals.
She has a history of supporting people through major life shifts like divorce, pregnancy, and caregiving strain. Michelle also addresses chronic pain, long-term illness, and the stress that comes with financial or workplace challenges. She helps people sort through guilt, shame, and impulsivity with steady, problem-focused work.
Therapy is offered from a non-denominational Christian perspective when requested, and Michelle respects different belief systems in her practice. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental environment where people can talk honestly and try new ways of coping.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that mixes skill-building with exploration of personal history. Michelle draws on methods that strengthen communication, reduce unhelpful patterns, and support clearer decision making. She works at a pace that fits each person’s readiness for change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How Michelle’s Methods Fit into Online Therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try new responses for anxiety, depression, and mood problems.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive behavior. It is useful for people who struggle with intense mood swings, impulsivity, or problems with regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan can shift when needed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, skip travel, and keep appointments during work breaks or caregiving responsibilities. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins while others suit longer conversations; check available options and pick what best fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?
She supports people facing addictions, relationship and family strain, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, mood concerns, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is compassionate and practical. Sessions combine skill teaching with time to talk through personal history and current problems.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Michelle has 34 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life challenges and transitions. That background informs a straightforward, steady way of working with clients.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an MI LMSW, which stands for Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments 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 her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.