- 33 years experience
- Maryland based
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Michelle
Michelle Wildy is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 33 years of experience. She practices in Maryland and focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and big life changes.
She favors a practical, compassionate style. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change. Michelle listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try new ways of responding.
Her background includes long-term work with a wide range of concerns such as caregiving stress, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, and aging-related matters. Adoption and foster care appear among her additional focus areas, and she can address related emotional and adjustment questions.
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She helps people develop communication skills, coping strategies, and tools to manage low mood and anxiety. Mindfulness and behavioral strategies often appear in the work.
The approach is collaborative: goals are set together and progress is reviewed. Sessions are aimed at helping people reduce distress, improve relationships, and handle life transitions with more confidence.
How evidence-based approaches can work online
Many of the techniques Michelle uses are grounded in evidence-based practices that focus on changing thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness-based approaches teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness. Acceptance and Commitment ideas encourage identifying personal values and taking small steps that align with those values.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Goals are checked regularly and the plan is adjusted as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone. It can also let people use techniques between sessions more readily and bring examples from daily life into conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt the chosen evidence-based methods to work effectively in different settings, while keeping the focus on the client's practical concerns and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Michelle address in therapy?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and coping with major life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and compassionate, with an emphasis on clear goals, problem-solving, and building coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 33 years of experience as a licensed clinician to her work with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW-C (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.