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Michele Stewart

Michele Stewart

LMSW

Therapist · Michigan · 31+ years of experience

Practical, respectful support for strong emotions

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  • Personable and interactive
  • Skill focused
  • Nonjudgmental care

About Michele

Michele Stewart is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work and more than 31 years of experience in mental health. She has spent decades helping adults navigate problems like depression, anxiety, grief, and homelessness. Michele brings calm and steady support to people who are overwhelmed by life changes or persistent stress.

Her approach is personable and interactive. She talks with clients respectfully and listens for what matters most to them. Michele avoids stigmatizing labels and involves people in planning their next steps while offering professional guidance.

Michele uses straightforward methods from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address concerns. She helps people name patterns, try small changes, and build skills that reduce anger, manage mood shifts, or improve coping after trauma.

She has long experience in crisis intervention and clinical social work, and has worked with adults facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, and housing instability. That background shapes a practical, problem-focused style that also leaves room for empathy and hope.

People who choose Michele typically want clear, realistic steps plus ongoing encouragement. She aims to help clients move toward a fuller life by combining concrete tools with respectful, attentive listening.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

31+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How Michele Uses Therapy Methods Online

Michele draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide work with clients. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own answers; it is useful when someone needs validation and support to sort feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal motivation to make changes and can be helpful for addictions, career shifts, and stages of readiness for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michele works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She offers professional guidance while involving clients in the plan so the work feels like a shared effort rather than a one-size-fits-all program.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or letting someone attend from a location that works with their schedule. Michele uses practical tools and homework that translate to daily life, helping clients practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.

At a glance

Listed location
Michigan
Experience
31+ years
Credentials
LMSW
Languages
English
License (Michigan)
LMSW · No. 6801062272
NPI
1184649253

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michele help address?

Michele works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, relationship strain, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is personable, genuine, and interactive. She listens closely, treats clients with respect, and involves them in building a plan for change.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 31 years of experience working in crisis intervention and clinical social work with adult clients facing a wide range of challenges.

Where is Michele licensed and based?

She is a licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries sign up for sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided according to Michigan licensure and regional practice rules.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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