Michelle Davis , LMSW

Michelle Davis is a Michigan-licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, parenting concerns, career stress, OCD, ADHD, trauma and abuse, educational difficulties, and general mental health and wellness goals. Michelle brings a strengths-based perspective to her work and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs.

As an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - licensed in Michigan, she integrates evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s experience, recognizing that individuals are the experts on their own stories and that existing strengths can be harnessed to meet challenges.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Michelle approaches that first step with empathy and support. She aims to create a guided, personalized process that helps clients explore goals, develop practical strategies, and work toward meaningful change over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Michelle primarily uses client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building a respectful, empathetic relationship so clients can explore their goals and discover their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers practical tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while promoting healthier habits.

She may also draw on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when clients need help with emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication in relationships, which can be helpful for issues like anger, relationship difficulties, or mood instability.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps shape a personalized plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Michelle offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from different locations, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on effective treatment and practical skill building.