- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Practical coping skills
About Michelle
Michelle Olson is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She holds the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credentials. Michelle presents a calm, straightforward approach that aims to make starting therapy easier for people feeling overwhelmed.
She draws on client-centered methods to create an open space for sharing thoughts and feelings without judgment. That approach helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward what matters most to them. Michelle also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills are introduced when clients need tools for emotional regulation and managing impulses. Mindfulness practices are offered to support present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is used to enhance readiness when change feels difficult or uncertain.
Michelle has about 18 years of professional experience across clinical settings in Indiana and Michigan. She has worked with compassion fatigue and supports people navigating life transitions, midlife concerns, relationship patterns, and financial stress. Her background includes helping people address substance use and related control issues.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Michelle partners with each person to set practical steps that fit daily life. To begin, she invites people to take a first step toward clearer goals and steadier coping.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
This therapist often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and letting the person lead the pace and topics of sessions. That method helps build trust and clarifies what matters most to the individual.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems such as impulsivity or difficulty managing mood.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills may be introduced to teach concrete techniques for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing reactive behaviors. These skills are helpful when impulsivity, substance use, or intense emotional swings interfere with daily life.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable, then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better for a client's day. Licensed professionals often adapt tools and homework to suit remote sessions and everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions, plus related issues like low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and problems with impulsivity or isolation.
What is the general therapy style used in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and conversational, with practical tools added from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches as needed.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings across Indiana and Michigan.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Michelle holds LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials and practices in Indiana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person meetings are offered.
How does billing and cost work 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 work with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.