About Michelle

Michelle Carter, LICSW, works with adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out and want clearer direction. She focuses on what matters to each person and helps them sort out values, goals, and the obstacles that get in the way. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, aimed at helping people make small, usable changes.

Michelle approaches sessions as a guided conversation. She listens for what is getting in the way of daily life and helps people notice patterns that keep problems going.

Background and approach

Together they look at practical steps to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, sleep trouble, or anger, and to strengthen coping and motivation. Her practice draws on therapies that help with awareness and action. Michelle uses techniques from acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavior strategies, and client-centered ways of listening and reflecting.

She also brings skills from dialectical-based approaches when people need help managing strong emotions. Clients often bring concerns such as stress, depression, grief, addictions, relationship or intimacy-related issues, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, and substance use concerns.

Michelle has 15 years of clinical experience and practices in Minnesota. She holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential. Sessions are offered in English and are conducted using video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Therapeutic approaches that translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and it can help with stress, low mood, and challenges like ADHD that make following goals harder.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage sleep problems, and address unhelpful thinking patterns that keep problems going.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a respectful, accepting relationship where the therapist listens and reflects what matters to the person. This approach supports self-awareness and confidence so clients can choose changes that fit their lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will explore goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest ways to combine methods that fit each person. That process is collaborative and adjusts as needs evolve.

Online therapy makes these approaches flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns such as sleep, anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people try practical steps to reach their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 15 years of experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for Michelle?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN LICSW - and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
15 years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English

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