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Michelle Curry

Michelle Curry

LCSW

Therapist · Illinois · 21+ years of experience

Compassionate LCSW helping people manage strong emotions

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  • 21 years experience
  • Anger and trauma
  • Works in English

About Michelle

Michelle Curry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience supporting people through tough moments. She emphasizes compassion and nonjudgmental listening. Michelle helps clients name feelings and find practical steps forward. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and affirms LGBT identities.

Her work focuses on everyday problems that can become overwhelming. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges. She also helps with trauma and abuse, self-esteem, eating concerns, career stress, bipolar mood management, and coping with life changes.

Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to offer straightforward, usable tools. Sessions center on empathy, clear communication, and goal-oriented planning. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with pacing set by each person’s needs.

She has experience with additional concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. Michelle listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try new responses.

People who work with her can expect practical strategies for managing intense emotions, building healthier interactions, and improving day-to-day functioning. Michelle encourages clients to notice small changes and practice skills between sessions. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in real-life goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches fit into online work

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and emotion-regulation exercises to reduce intense reactions like anger and anxiety. These are short, repeatable practices a person can apply when emotions rise.

Another approach emphasizes exploring patterns in relationships and behavior to identify repeated triggers and try new responses. This helps with communication problems, codependency, and intimacy-related issues by turning insight into clear steps for different situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made so techniques feel doable and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills between meetings and return to real situations with support and feedback.

At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
LCSW · No. 149.015555
NPI
1609965243

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 problems does Michelle help with?

She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues like ADHD and bipolar symptoms.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The style is compassionate and practical. Sessions focus on listening, empathy, clear communication, and concrete tools to try between visits.

How much experience does she have?

Michelle has about 21 years of experience providing clinical social work services to people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

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?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's 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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