- Stress management
- Self-esteem work
- Substance-related issues
About Michelle
Michelle Velez is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Michelle also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and substance-related problems. Sessions are conducted in English and intended for adults in the U.S.
Michelle uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name problems and try new ways of handling them. She listens for patterns in how people relate and respond to stress. Conversations often include looking at communication habits and how past relationships affect present reactions.
Her work tends to focus on everyday skills: managing difficult feelings, improving self-talk, and setting clearer boundaries. She also helps people sort through major transitions like separation or caregiving stress. When substance use and other risky behavior are present, she addresses those alongside emotional and relationship concerns.
Michelle brings attention to cultural and gender-related experiences that shape how someone copes. She helps people notice how workplace pressures or role expectations add to stress. Therapy sessions are meant to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with room for pacing that fits each person.
People who look for clear steps, practical communication tools, and steady support around interpersonal problems often find this approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's online steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
Therapeutic techniques and online sessions
Michelle uses well-supported therapeutic techniques that focus on change and coping. One common approach is cognitive-based work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses; this can help with social anxiety, worry, and low mood. Another approach emphasizes skills for emotional regulation and communication, teaching clear ways to manage intense feelings and improve conversations with others.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Michelle reviews a person's concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggests approaches to try. She checks in about what's helpful and adjusts methods together rather than prescribing a single path from the start.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules and useful for shorter check-ins or regular weekly work without needing travel. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to bring real situations into conversation about social interactions and coping strategies.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment and codependency.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear skills such as communication, emotional regulation, and boundary setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 14 years of clinical experience as a social worker and counselor working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.