Profile / United States
Michell Roberts, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused work
About Michell
Michell Roberts is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 10 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, build self-esteem, cope with depression, and adjust to major life changes. Her work also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, questions about life purpose, and practices that support self-love.
She uses plain, direct conversation and practical exercises. Sessions often focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. She also encourages small behavioral steps people can try between sessions to see what changes feel doable.
Michell draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. She pairs that with client-centered work that emphasizes the person's own goals and priorities. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice feelings and reduce reactivity in the moment.
Motivational interviewing can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about changing habits. Solution-focused methods are used to set clear, short-term goals and track progress. The overall approach is practical and structured, with an emphasis on clear steps rather than abstract discussion.
People who contact her can expect straightforward planning, measurable short-term goals, and homework tasks that fit day-to-day life. She asks about what has worked before and builds on those strengths. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and logistics.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT is about finding and testing thoughts that keep problems going. Online sessions can use worksheets and brief experiments to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and priorities, and online conversations make it possible to concentrate on what matters most to the individual. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises that reduce reactivity and help people notice feelings without judgement.Finding the right approach is part of the first few sessions. She will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That process includes reviewing practical steps and trying a method for a few sessions to see what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, or allow for sessions without being on camera. These practical benefits can help people try brief skill-building sessions, follow-up visits, or focused problem-solving meetings that match daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
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 would she describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and structured, emphasizing clear steps and short-term goals. Sessions mix conversation with tasks to try between meetings.
What relevant experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience as a social worker. That experience informs the practical, skills-oriented approach she uses.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription.
How do I begin a session with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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