- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression support
About Rae
Rae Ann Michalko is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Pennsylvania. Her work commonly addresses stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
She talks with people who are dealing with grief, anger, addiction issues, sleep problems, intimacy concerns, and the challenges of parenting. Rae Ann also supports those facing mood disorders, ADHD worries, and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes attention to aging and caregiver stress, postpartum depression, and seasonal mood shifts.
Sessions focus on clear conversation about what is happening now and practical steps to try between meetings. She adapts how she works to match a person's needs and goals. That can mean shorter check-ins, setting small goals, or working on communication and problem-solving skills.
Rae Ann frames therapy as regular work that fits into daily life. She uses approaches that are grounded in evidence and oriented toward real-world change. Over decades of practice she has worked in multiple states and brings that experience to the session.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance on managing anxiety, strengthening relationships, or navigating major life shifts. The first visit is used to identify priorities and agree on simple next steps to try together.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Rae Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on problem solving and behavior change. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and trying small experiments to shift them; this helps with persistent anxiety and low mood. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship skills through role practice and stepwise changes to interactions; that often helps people who feel stuck in conflict or isolation.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Rae Ann will work with each person to set goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust if something is not working. The early sessions focus on practical goals and simple exercises to do between meetings so progress can be tracked.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, have shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel. Licensed professionals often find remote work helps maintain continuity of care and lets people practice skills in everyday settings, but confirm the exact formats Rae Ann offers when you schedule.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes among other issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She focuses on direct conversation and practical steps to try between sessions, adapting session length and focus to a person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience across several states.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is listed as practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.