Michele Stewart , LMSW

Michele Stewart is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 31 years of experience in crisis intervention and clinical social work. She has worked extensively with adults facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, homelessness, domestic violence, grief and loss, emotional abuse, and career-related stress. Her background includes both crisis response and longer-term clinical care, giving her a broad perspective on practical supports and therapeutic strategies.

Her approach to therapy is personable, genuine, and interactive. She emphasizes kindness, respect, and attentive listening while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Michele integrates client-centered methods with cognitive techniques and motivational interviewing, involving each person in the development of a treatment plan while offering professional guidance and recommendations.

Michele focuses on empowering people to build a fuller, more satisfying life by offering ongoing encouragement and practical tools. Her style balances empathy with actionable strategies, helping individuals navigate grief, addiction, trauma, relationship concerns, career issues, and other life changes. As an experienced LMSW, she combines clinical knowledge with a human-centered approach to support those she has worked with across many settings.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Michele Stewart commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, and also incorporates motivational interviewing when appropriate. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where a person’s own goals and values guide the work, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating relationship issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people find internal motivation to change behaviors, often used for addictions, career shifts, or other situations where ambivalence is present.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Michele works collaboratively with each person to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then tailors techniques to match those priorities. This shared decision-making helps ensure the approach aligns with what the person wants to accomplish.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow sessions to fit into varied schedules, reduce travel time, and make ongoing support more accessible for people managing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver focused, evidence-informed interventions remotely.