Michelle Davis, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

Client-centered care
Practical coping tools
Strengths-based plan

About Michelle

Michelle Davis is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 13 years of clinical experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting concerns, and other life changes.

Michelle uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strengths-based, client-centered outlook to shape a plan that fits each person's needs. She respects what a person already knows about their life and builds from there.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small steps people can try between meetings. That may include talking through thought patterns, practicing new ways to respond in tense moments, or developing routines for sleep, eating, and daily structure.

Her background includes supporting people with ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, addictions, grief, and identity-related concerns for LGBT clients. She also has experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment and family-of-origin struggles, blended family dynamics, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

Michelle describes therapy as a collaboration. She works with clients to shape goals, adjust the approach as needed, and track progress over time. The emphasis is on practical change and on using strengths people already have.

To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Michelle blends client-centered work with evidence-based strategies to help people manage problems now and build lasting skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration so people feel heard and can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will help figure out what fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people keep therapy consistent across moves within the same state and can make scheduling around work or caregiving easier. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and meeting rhythm to the goals you set together.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Money and financial issues Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, and many life changes listed in her specialties.

How does she approach therapy and style of work?

She combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strengths-focused perspective to build a plan that fits each person.

What is her professional background and experience?

Michelle is a Michigan-licensed social worker with 13 years of clinical experience supporting a wide range of concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.