Michele Stewart , LMSW

Michele Stewart is a Michigan-based mental health therapist with 31 years of experience working as a crisis intervention specialist and clinical social worker. She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker credential indicating advanced graduate-level training in social work and clinical practice in Michigan. Over the course of her career she has supported adults facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, homelessness, domestic violence, grief and loss, emotional abuse, and career-related challenges.

Michele approaches therapy with a personable, genuine, and interactive style that emphasizes kindness, respect, and careful listening. Her work integrates client-centered methods with cognitive strategies and motivational interviewing, and she involves clients collaboratively in developing treatment plans while offering professional guidance and recommendations. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person s strengths and goals.

Michele aims to empower people to pursue a fuller, more satisfying life by offering practical tools, ongoing encouragement, and support through change. Her practice centers on helping clients build resilience, address immediate crises, and create sustainable coping strategies for long-term well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Michele Stewart

Michele Stewart uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client s perspective and strengths guide the work; this approach helps individuals explore values, build self-awareness, and address relational and emotional concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building motivation and resolving ambivalence, making it a practical approach for clients facing change, substance-related challenges, or readiness-related barriers.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Michele works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds, partnering with clients to set realistic steps and maintain momentum.

Online therapy with Michele can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from a distance, accommodate busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not feasible.