- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused steps
- Social anxiety focus
About Michelle
Michelle Taverner is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 13 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting concerns, career stress, and depression. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia among other related issues.
Michelle uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She explains how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and looks for clear steps people can try between meetings. Conversations are solution-focused with attention to immediate problems and next steps.
Her background includes individual therapy and group work across a range of settings. That variety shaped a practice built around short-term goals and concrete skills. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and on Solution-Focused Therapy to set measurable goals.
Sessions typically involve talking through current challenges, trying small behavior changes, and tracking what helps. She pays attention to life transitions, isolation, and burnout such as compassion fatigue. Michelle also supports people dealing with autism spectrum concerns, intellectual disability, and issues common to young adults and women.
People who want clear guidance and practical steps often work well with her. She asks about immediate priorities and makes a plan together. To get started she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work in Online Sessions
Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In plain terms this means identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to see what shifts. That approach suits issues like anxiety, social fears, and low mood. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete, short-term goals. These sessions focus on what you want to do differently and on small steps that move toward that outcome. It is useful when someone wants quick, practical changes to daily routines or specific situations. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that match those needs. The plan can be adjusted as progress or challenges emerge. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing meetings during breaks or between errands. Some formats can mean shorter check-ins or phone-only meetings when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, while other formats can support longer, focused sessions for skill practice and role play.Areas of expertise
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, parenting, career challenges, depression, and life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and set small, practical goals. Sessions emphasize clear steps you can try between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in clinical and group settings. That background informs a practice focused on measurable progress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.