- Calm practical support
- Communication skills
- Focus on coping
About Michelle
Michelle Wildy is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience in Maryland. She helps people who are facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflicts, and major life changes. Her work is grounded in practical methods that aim to reduce distress and restore a persons sense of control.
Michelle draws on a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs. She focuses on communication skills, coping strategies, and emotional regulation. Sessions often look at patterns that keep problems stuck and try small, doable changes that make daily life easier.
She brings a compassionate and culturally responsive stance to every meeting. Michelle pays attention to each person's background and values when planning goals and next steps. The tone is steady and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on building self-compassion and practical routines.
Her practice includes work with stress related to medical issues, caregiver strain, attachment and relationship concerns, and recovery after trauma or loss. Michelle also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care histories, aging and geriatric issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
People who seek her help can expect a collaborative approach. Michelle aims to help clients clarify priorities, try specific tools, and notice progress along the way. She encourages patience and realistic goals as part of long-term change.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Many of Michelle's methods come from well-studied, practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Mindfulness-based stress reduction teaches simple attention practices that can lower stress and improve concentration.Choosing the best approach is a shared process. Michelle works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts strategies over time and checks in often to see what is helping.
The therapist context does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on tough days. It can also allow sessions that focus on brief skills practice, longer deep work, or flexible scheduling to match a client's life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and major life changes, plus related topics like caregiving stress, attachment concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical, emphasizing communication skills, coping strategies, and building self-compassion in day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 33 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW-C (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.