- grief work
- trauma recovery
- caregiver stress
About Michele
Michele Lewis is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience. She practices in Missouri and focuses on concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Michele also lists family of origin issues among her areas of focus.
Michele works in a straightforward, conversational way. Sessions are a place to talk through what feels stuck and to try practical steps that change daily life. She helps people name patterns that came from childhood and notice how those patterns affect work, relationships, and self-worth.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods, including cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques. She uses exercises and reflective conversation to build skills for managing mood, stress, and anxious thoughts. Michele also integrates emotion-focused ideas to address relationship patterns and connection problems.
Michele has substantial experience with aging, caregiving and end-of-life concerns. She helps adult children cope with caregiver stress and supports people facing grief or changes in a loved one’s health or mobility. She also works with people dealing with chronic pain, disability, or long-term illness.
Education includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from William Jewell College. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions
The therapist commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking action aligned with those values while accepting difficult thoughts. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms.Picking the right way of working is part of the process. Michele will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be revisited as work progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting counseling into busy lives, cutting commute time, and making it easier to schedule short check-ins during a workday. If having fewer barriers to attend is important, mention that when completing the matching questionnaire so session arrangements can be discussed at scheduling time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, stress and anxiety, plus family of origin issues and related challenges.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a mix of client-centered talk, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and emotion-focused ideas to build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience as a social work clinician practicing in Missouri and Iowa.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LISW and LCSW, with practice ties to Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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