- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Michelle
Michelle Olson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 18 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Michelle also supports people who are dealing with issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and a sense of emptiness.
Her work emphasizes clear, practical conversation. Michelle listens and asks questions to help people name what feels stuck. She uses straightforward techniques from client-centered work and evidence-based approaches to help people notice patterns and try new choices.
Michelle draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to help with anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. She uses dialectical behavior skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to steady attention. Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps people shift habits and address substance use concerns.
Sessions look at everyday problems such as money stress, communication problems, family strain, and midlife questions about life purpose. Michelle helps people consider options and small steps forward without promising specific outcomes. The focus is on what can be tried now to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
People who choose Michelle typically want practical tools, clearer thinking about their priorities, and help managing urges or low mood. To begin, she invites a short match questionnaire and a first session to set goals and agree on next steps.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can say what matters and decide what to try next. It helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings and priorities without a prescriptive plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Michelle uses CBT techniques to break down anxious or negative thinking and to test small behavior changes that reduce distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes concrete skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive urges. Skills work can be useful for people dealing with addiction, impulsivity, or intense mood swings. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will help clients choose between listening-based support, CBT skill work, DBT skills, or a mix, based on the person’s goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as needs change. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with her during the match and first session about which format and session length fit your schedule and goals.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem problems, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to identify patterns and try practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has 18 years of professional experience working with the range of concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Indiana; her license details are MI LMSW and IN LCSW.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.