- Practical coping tools
- Health-related concerns
- Strengths based support
About Michelle
Her work often centers on people facing health-related concerns, including cancer, chronic illness, pain, and caregiving stress. She also addresses compassion fatigue, workplace strain, money and career worries, and issues around self-esteem and body image. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what helps most in a person’s life right now.
Michelle uses client-centered approaches that start from the person’s own goals and values. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions look at both immediate coping skills and longer-term changes that support daily functioning.
Her background includes substantial work with people navigating life-changing diagnoses and with hospice and end-of-life concerns. That experience informs how she supports people through uncertainty, grief, and transitions. She encourages people to notice their strengths and build on them.
People who choose Michelle can expect a calm, direct style that balances listening with practical tools. She invites clients to set the pace and focuses on tangible steps that fit their lives. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Florida
Languages
English
How Michelle’s approaches work in online therapy
Client-centered therapy starts from the person’s own goals and values and focuses on listening, understanding, and working at a pace that feels right. It helps people feel heard and identify what matters most as they make changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical alternatives, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and aid coping with chronic illness or pain.
Figuring out the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which tools to try first, and will adjust methods based on progress, goals, and how each person responds. That teamwork helps tailor sessions to real life rather than forcing a fixed plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continuing care during medical treatment or when juggling caregiving duties. Licensed professionals and therapists generally work with people remotely in ways that aim to be practical and usable within everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include cancer, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and body image.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She works in a client-centered way and uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Sessions combine listening with practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience and substantial work supporting people through life-changing diagnoses and end-of-life concerns. That experience shapes how she approaches grief and serious illness.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state. The listing shows Illinois as the therapist location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.