Michelle Olson , LMSW, LCSW

Michelle Olson is a licensed social worker practicing in Indiana with 18 years of professional experience. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credentials and is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana. Her work focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, and she also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment and codependency, communication and control issues, and struggles with purpose or midlife transitions.

Michelle emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that invites open sharing of thoughts and feelings. She partners with clients to explore motivation, build confidence, and develop practical skills for coping and recovery. Her practice balances compassionate support with evidence-based techniques to help individuals regain emotional balance and move toward more fulfilling daily life.

Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and Michelle frames that step as an act of courage. She offers steady, respectful guidance through the process of identifying goals, addressing barriers, and creating plans that fit each person’s needs and circumstances. Michelle provides services in English and is based in Indiana.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Michelle Olson combines client-centered therapy with evidence-based skills training to meet each person where they are. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help clients explore their values and goals and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports personal growth.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday struggles by teaching practical coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they monitor progress and adjust techniques as needed to support meaningful change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to receive support from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care and accessible support while tailoring the format to each person’s comfort and schedule.