- Client-centered focus
- CBT and DBT tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Michelle
Michelle Olson is a licensed social worker who helps people untangle stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She uses direct, practical conversations to help people find clearer choices and steady next steps. Michelle holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Indiana.
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with people facing compassion fatigue and difficulties around motivation and confidence. Michelle aims to make the first session straightforward and comfortable so people can say what matters most. She listens for what is getting in the way and looks for small, doable changes clients can try between visits.
Michelle draws on client-centered methods that focus on each person’s needs, and she uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts. She also brings techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help manage strong emotions and build tolerance for distress.
People often come for help with feelings of abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, communication problems, and control issues. Michelle also addresses addiction concerns including drug and alcohol problems, and common life stresses such as loneliness, guilt, and financial strain.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She works with clients to set clear goals and to track progress over time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
How Michelle’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered work focuses on what matters to each person and builds sessions around their goals. Online conversations can follow this same shape, with the therapist asking questions, reflecting what she hears, and helping clients choose practical next steps for home life or work.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. In online sessions clients can learn simple CBT exercises and practice them between visits to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping skills. Techniques such as grounding, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation can be taught and coached during remote meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan over time as things change.
Practical benefits of remote therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping continuity when schedules shift. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain momentum between meetings and to apply new skills directly to daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like codependency and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical, focusing on honest conversation and small, doable steps clients can use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential (LMSW) and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Indiana.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.