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Michelle Davis, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW focused on CBT and practical skills
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Parenting issues
About Michelle
Michelle Davis is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 13 years of clinical social work experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and other common life difficulties.
She uses clear, goal-focused conversations to identify patterns that keep problems going. Michelle draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also incorporates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness when they fit.
Sessions focus on practical steps rather than theory-heavy explanations. Michelle listens for strengths and past successes, then builds small, manageable experiments clients can try between sessions. This can include thought records, behavior changes, and short mindfulness exercises.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns across settings, including addiction, ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges. Michelle also has experience with adoption and foster care related issues, attachment concerns, and family of origin problems.
Her approach frames the client as the expert on their own life. Together they create a plan that focuses on concrete goals and measurable steps. The aim is to help people notice what’s not working, test new responses, and build habits that fit everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test concrete behavior changes. CBT offers hands-on tools like thought records and graded exposure that fit well into short online assignments and session planning.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the client’s priorities and experience. That approach helps clarify goals and keeps sessions focused on what matters most to the person. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when needed.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and adjust that plan over time based on what helps most.
Session format details are not listed here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be arranged to match your schedule and goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns along with issues like addiction, ADHD, grief, and sleep or eating problems.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through short practical exercises and homework between sessions.
What is Michelle's background and experience?
Michelle is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 13 years of clinical social work experience in Michigan.
What credential and location does she hold?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are offered for your situation.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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