- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michell
Michell Roberts is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 10 years of practice. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her stated focus also includes communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and building self-love.
She keeps sessions practical and person-centered. Conversations begin with immediate concerns and move to skills the client can use day to day. This often means identifying small steps to reduce stress, practices to shift negative thinking, and ways to rebuild confidence after a setback.
Michell uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She blends that with client-centered methods that prioritize the client's own goals. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help manage anxiety and bring attention to the present moment.
Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or unsure about change. Solution-focused strategies help set short-term goals and track progress. Together these approaches aim to make decisions and next steps clearer, without promising a particular outcome.
Her background includes a decade of direct clinical work in Illinois, helping people through transitions and coping challenges. Sessions emphasize practical skills, clearer communication, and strengthening self-respect. People who want to explore life purpose or repair strained relationships may find this approach useful.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens, mirrors concerns, and helps the client steer sessions toward personally meaningful goals. This approach supports people who want to name what matters most and set the agenda for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and teaches specific skills to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and emphasizes practical exercises between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces attention practices to reduce reactivity and manage anxiety. Short breathing or grounding exercises are sometimes used to help calm the nervous system before tackling difficult topics.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to choose which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed as progress is made so techniques can be adjusted over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in appointments when needed. Licensed professionals often use this flexibility to help sessions align with daily routines without promising specific services.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her style is practical and person-centered. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help clients clarify goals and take small, manageable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, transitions, and confidence issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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