- Depression and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michelle
Michelle Davis is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 13 years of clinical social work experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting stress, and challenges at work or school.
She helps people sort through family patterns that still show up in adult life, including family of origin issues and blended family concerns. Michelle also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and changes like separation or divorce. She is comfortable addressing communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress.
Michelle uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's experience and priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors. Techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness are used when emotion regulation and stress tolerance are central concerns.
In sessions Michelle talks through concrete skills and small experiments people can try between meetings. She also brings in Gottman Method ideas for people working on relationship skills and communication patterns. The goal is practical change - clearer boundaries, better communication, improved sleep or coping - depending on what the person wants.
People can expect a collaborative process that starts with a short assessment and moves to specific, manageable steps. Michelle invites clients to describe what matters most and then builds a plan that fits their situation and goals.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Michelle uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's experiences and priorities, helping them set the agenda for what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors that change mood and functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness techniques are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or stress management are central concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss options and decide together which methods match the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs shift and new priorities emerge.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and making shorter check-ins easier when needed. Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help them keep consistency with appointments, reduce travel time, and bring therapy into their regular routine while working on relationship patterns, parenting skills, sleep, or coping strategies.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, addictions, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and family of origin issues among other problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions emphasize a client-centered approach with practical, skills-based work from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Gottman Method ideas.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 13 years of professional clinical social work experience in Michigan.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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