Michelle Davis

Michelle Davis is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 13 years of clinical experience. She uses a practical, person-focused style to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and parenting challenges.

Michelle listens first and tailors conversations to what matters most to each person. She draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work while keeping the discussion grounded and simple. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps clients can try between visits.

She also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and issues tied to adoption or foster care. Family of origin problems, attachment concerns, and communication struggles are addressed in straightforward ways that connect to daily life.

Michelle brings experience with both short-term problem solving and longer-term supports. She includes skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and relationship work when those tools fit a person’s needs. Her style emphasizes strengths and collaboration over labels or jargon.

Beginning therapy with Michelle starts with a simple conversation about what the person hopes to change. From there she helps set realistic steps and tracks progress together. The focus is on practical support people can use right away.

How Michelle’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client lead the conversation. It emphasizes respect for the person’s goals and makes room for strengths and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. Michelle will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most comfortable. Together they decide whether to lean more on CBT skills, client-centered conversation, or to add mindfulness and DBT strategies when helpful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life since it often reduces travel time and lets people join from different locations. Some formats are better for brief check-ins while others suit longer skills work, so confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. The emphasis is on practical, usable skills that can be practiced between sessions to support everyday life.