- Strengths-based focus
- Practical tools
- Collaborative planning
About Michelle
Michelle Davis is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 13 years of clinical social work experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more capable. Michelle writes plans with each client instead of offering one-size-fits-all solutions.
Her work includes a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, addiction, grief, and sleep or eating struggles. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar concerns, anger, self-esteem challenges, and career transitions. Adoption and foster care matters and attachment issues are listed among her additional focus areas.
Michelle draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered listening to shape each conversation. She prefers clear, goal-focused dialogue that connects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to everyday choices. Mindfulness and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be introduced when helpful.
Sessions move at a pace set by the client and emphasize strengths people already have. Michelle aims to make plans practical so clients can try small changes between meetings. She also works collaboratively on communication and relationship skills when those areas are a concern.
People who reach out can expect straightforward talk, concrete tools, and a respectful stance that treats their experience as the guide for treatment. Signing up marks the start of a shared process toward clearer coping and better daily functioning.
How Michelle’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist creates space for people to tell their story and then shapes goals based on what matters most to them. This approach is often helpful for relationship strain, parenting concerns, and adjusting to life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It uses clear exercises and homework to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and problematic sleep or eating patterns. CBT is practical and task focused, which often adapts well to remote sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, contributes skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It teaches techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clear communication that clients can practice between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, then recommend methods to try. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful.
Confirm the specific session options available before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote appointments let them apply skills to real-life situations between meetings.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle address?
She works with many issues including depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, addictions, grief, and sleep or eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and goal oriented, blending listening with practical strategies to help people make changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 13 years of professional clinical social work experience practicing in Michigan.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats handled?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available with Michelle.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.