Michelle Tiger , LCSW

Michelle Tiger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 4 years of clinical experience. She works with adults across a broad range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, sleep problems, and issues related to addiction and bipolar mood disorder. Her practice also supports people facing life transitions, career and employment concerns, caregiving and aging-related stress, intimacy-related issues, and concerns around self-esteem and communication.

Michelle describes her approach as compassionate and client-centered, drawing on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She also incorporates coaching techniques to assist with job searching and employment challenges, and she encourages practical lifestyle steps like movement, exercise, and nutrition to support overall well-being. Michelle is an LGBTQ+ ally and brings attention to attachment, blended family dynamics, codependency, and other relational patterns that can affect daily functioning.

She helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, set achievable goals, and make incremental changes that promote lasting improvement. Michelle emphasizes collaboration - working with each person to tailor strategies that fit their values, preferences, and life circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Therapy

Michelle Tiger uses a blend of approaches that translate well to online care. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life, even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is effective for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and many everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, empathetic relationship in which the therapist helps the client explore goals and solutions at their own pace, which can be especially helpful for relationship, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions offer flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to access licensed professionals from varied locations and schedules. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods while still working toward personal goals.