- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
- CBT and client-centered
About Michelle
Michelle focuses on clear, practical conversations. She listens to what matters most and helps people name the problems that keep recurring. Sessions look at both thoughts and everyday routines so changes feel doable between meetings.
Her background includes many years supporting people facing life-altering medical diagnoses and their caregivers. That experience shapes how she talks about chronic illness, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and caregiver stress. She also addresses compassion fatigue and the exhausting effects of long-term caregiving work.
Michelle uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she centers each person’s goals while offering tools to shift unhelpful thinking and habits. Practical strategies and straightforward reflection are common parts of her work.
People who come to her often want help with self-esteem, body image, money worries, or managing loneliness. She also supports those sorting career doubts or adjusting after major life transitions. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michelle does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- Illinois · 149020694
- LCSW
- Florida · SW23830
- NPI
- 1659067882
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Florida
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding what matters to the client and shaping conversations around those priorities. It helps when someone wants a respectful space to talk through values, life purpose, and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT often includes simple home-based exercises, thought records, and practical behavior changes. It suits problems like anxiety, stress, workplace worries, and low self-esteem.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Michelle will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation can occur during the first few meetings and be adjusted as progress is observed.
The therapist’s profile does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins during a workday. It can also support steady follow-up when managing chronic illness, caregiving responsibilities, or other ongoing stressors.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, relationship and workplace issues, and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on personal goals and practical ways to shift unhelpful thoughts and routines.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings and with people facing major medical diagnoses.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
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