- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions help
- CBT and DBT methods
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 who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Michelle speaks English and offers clinical work based on her long professional history.
Michelle uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. She listens to what matters most and helps people name practical next steps. Sessions often focus on thinking patterns, coping skills, motivation, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.
Her background includes many years working with people dealing with substance use and impulse-related problems, and with those who feel isolated or stuck. She also addresses relationship-related themes such as attachment, codependency, communication problems, and family conflict. Michelle brings experience helping people process guilt, shame, abandonment, and issues around money or life purpose.
In session she draws on approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to support change. That can mean practicing new ways to react, testing small behavior changes, learning emotion skills, or focusing on short-term goals.
Getting started involves a brief matching process and scheduling a first session. Michelle uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, with fees that vary by location. International clients are not accepted.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete tools to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and problems with impulse control. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive actions, using step-by-step skill practice.Finding the best fit is part of the process. Michelle will work together with the client to decide which approach or combination of approaches matches their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative decision helps shape session focus and practice tasks between meetings.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as current session formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about the exact session options offered when you schedule so you know how meetings will be held and how they can fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, and addresses related issues like attachment, codependency, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Michelle uses a person-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies to teach skills and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with people on addiction, mood, and anxiety-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and practices in Indiana.
What languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.