Michelle Davis , LMSW

Michelle Davis is a Michigan-licensed LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 13 years of clinical social work experience. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, career hurdles, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and educational concerns, while also helping clients enhance overall mental health and wellness.

Michelle draws on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside a strengths-based perspective to shape conversations and treatment plans. She adapts interventions to each person’s specific circumstances, tailoring goals and strategies to meet unique needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

She approaches therapy from the view that individuals are the experts in their own stories and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address current challenges. Michelle acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and welcomes the opportunity to partner with people at the start of their change process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Michelle uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the person’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and building on personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often helpful for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotional reactions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative planning helps shape a treatment plan that feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Michelle is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home or other convenient locations and support continued progress when in-person visits are not possible.