- Trauma informed approach
- Evidence-based techniques
- Works with adults and adolescents
About Michaela
Michaela Spangenburg is an IN Psychologist (Indiana Psychologist) with 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in Indiana. She lists social anxiety and phobia among concerns she supports, along with trauma, relationship struggles, family concerns, and compassion fatigue. Michaela explains practical steps for dealing with repeated emotional patterns rather than asking clients to have everything figured out before starting.
Her work focuses on helping people notice patterns that come from childhood or family dynamics. She talks through how those patterns show up now - in avoidance, over-responsibility, shame, or conflict. Sessions include developing concrete skills for boundaries, communication, and coping with stress.
Michaela uses a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. She blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with relational and insight-oriented work. That means combining proven strategies with conversations about how early relationships shape feelings and reactions.
She often supports people experiencing emotional exhaustion or feeling disconnected from themselves. Michaela also addresses issues connected to adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and caregiver stress among other focus areas. The goal is practical: clearer understanding and usable tools for everyday situations.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions are arranged through the site’s online process and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Michaela combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with relational work to address social anxiety and related concerns. One common approach she uses is cognitive-behavioral strategies, which focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing different behaviors in social situations to reduce avoidance and increase confidence. Another element is trauma-informed relational work, which pays attention to how past relationships shape current feelings and patterns and helps people make practical changes in communication and boundaries.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Michaela collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts the balance between skill-building and deeper relational exploration as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone practice social skills in real-life contexts between meetings while still getting regular support from a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports social anxiety and phobia, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and compassion fatigue among other related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, trauma-informed approach that combines evidence-based techniques with relational and insight-oriented work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an IN Psychologist (Indiana Psychologist) with the registration number 20043453A and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.