- 33 years experience
- Evidence-based focus
- Relational support
About Michelle
Michelle Wildy is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience. She works from Maryland and helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship struggles, and major life changes.
Her approach is warm and practical. She listens for what matters most and helps people name feelings and patterns that get in the way. Sessions focus on simple, usable skills - communication, coping strategies, and ways to reduce overwhelm - so people can try new behaviors between meetings.
Michelle has worked across many life stages and situations. She brings experience with adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and attachment or abandonment themes. She also supports people facing codependency, commitment worries, and dissociation.
Her work combines well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques with attention to cultural and personal context. That means sessions balance practical skill-building with space to process painful memories and relationship patterns. She emphasizes self-compassion and clearer communication as core tools for change.
People who choose Michelle often want steady, experienced guidance and a straightforward plan they can use between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many of Michelle's preferred approaches are grounded in evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness-based approaches focus on simple, present-moment awareness and paced breathing to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, life constraints, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to use and adjust the plan as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and achievable.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats when you book. Many people find remote options help fit therapy into a busy life - they can save travel time, make it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it simpler to practice skills in day-to-day settings and bring real-life examples directly into sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and challenges related to adoption or aging.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and practical. Sessions focus on naming patterns, building simple coping skills, and improving communication so clients can apply changes in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of clinical experience working with adults facing a broad range of life and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Schedule and pricing details are provided when arranging sessions.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule 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.