- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Grief and loss
About Michelle
Michelle Curry is an Illinois LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, LGBTQ concerns, grief, and related issues. She also addresses parenting, career stress, ADHD, and intimacy-related problems.
Michelle listens first and keeps things direct. She helps people name problems and identify small, useful changes. Sessions focus on practical tools and clearer thinking rather than long, abstract explanations. Conversations move at a pace the client can follow.
Her experience includes work with people connected to adoption and foster care, blended family situations, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and body image issues. She has supported people who face complicated losses, co-occurring mental health conditions, and control or codependency struggles. That background informs how she notices patterns in relationships and daily behavior.
In therapy she offers straightforward support, reflective listening, and strategies aimed at everyday functioning. She talks through coping skills for anger, panic or grief and helps people practice new ways of communicating. Michelle also assists with navigating workplace stress and major life changes.
Sessions are conducted in English and grounded in many years of clinical practice. People who want clear guidance and practical steps for managing anxiety, social concerns, or family-related stress may find her approach useful. To begin, follow the site prompts to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Michelle uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. Cognitive strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-life experiments; this can help with social anxiety, worry, and low mood. Behavioral techniques emphasize gradual exposure and skill practice to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social or performance situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review what helps, what doesn’t, and adjust methods together. That collaborative process means techniques are adapted to the person’s goals, pace, and everyday life demands.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue sessions during life changes or while managing caregiving and work commitments. Licensed professionals tailor length and focus so therapy fits practical routines rather than adding more tasks.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting, ADHD, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on listening, reflective feedback, and concrete tools to manage daily life and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 21 years of clinical experience working in social work and mental health settings.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She holds an Illinois LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.