Michele Forte , LCSW

Michele Forte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of professional experience helping people navigate significant life transitions. She is licensed in New York and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, reflecting advanced training in clinical practice and therapeutic care.

Michele focuses on supporting clients through grief and loss, building self-esteem and confidence, and managing the challenges that come with life changes. She also brings experience in executive and professional success coaching, assisting professionals who seek clearer direction, renewed motivation, or improved workplace functioning.

Her approach emphasizes tailoring conversation and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person, so that therapy aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Michele frames the therapeutic process as a partnership that requires courage to begin and persistence to sustain change. She aims to support and empower clients as they pursue a more fulfilling and happier life, offering practical guidance alongside emotional support throughout that journey.

Evidence-Based Support for Life Changes Online

Michele uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that prioritize practical coping skills and emotional processing. One focus is skills-based work aimed at improving coping with grief and major life changes - this involves learning tools to manage overwhelming feelings and to reestablish routines and meaning after loss or transition. Another notable approach emphasizes coaching for motivation and professional growth, where goal-setting, problem-solving, and tailored strategies help clients clarify priorities and build forward momentum in their careers and personal lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michele collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works together with clients to adjust methods over time so the work remains aligned with their progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility that supports ongoing engagement - sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from wherever a client is located within the therapist's practice area.