Michelle Consavage , LMSW

Michelle Consavage is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 24 years of clinical experience. She has worked extensively with people managing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, anger, grief and loss, low self-esteem, chronic illness and pain, and a range of life transitions. Her practice also supports clients facing parenting and career challenges, ADHD, and relationship concerns such as attachment and communication difficulties.

Michelle blends a nontraditional holistic and spiritual healing perspective with mindfulness-based practices, honoring the interplay of mind, body, and spirit in recovery and growth. She draws on evidence-informed techniques while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique circumstances of each person. Respect, sensitivity, and compassion guide her approach, and she emphasizes collaborative goal setting so that therapy aligns with individual values and needs.

Michelle frames the work as a partnership that meets people where they are and helps them build practical coping skills alongside deeper personal insight. She encourages the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support through the process of moving toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and healing

Michelle Consavage integrates mindfulness therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and client-centered techniques into her online practice. Mindfulness therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, helping people reduce reactivity to stress and cope with anxiety, chronic pain, and emotional overwhelm. CBT examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering structured tools to address patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and stress. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the person s experience by creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where goals are shaped by the client and treatment follows their pace and values.

Determining the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Michelle works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, then tailors interventions so they fit the client s life and challenges. This collaborative exploration helps find the most effective pathway forward.

Online sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access therapy during busy schedules, manage care from home, and maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to offer flexible support that aligns with each person s communication style and daily demands.