Therapist profile
Michelle Taverner, LMSW
LMSW - Stress and parenting support
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Parenting and family concerns
About Michelle
Michelle Taverner is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting pressures, career concerns, depression, and life changes. Sessions address practical problems, day-to-day struggles, and the knock-on effects of compassion fatigue and isolation.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on small, workable steps forward. In conversation she helps people identify unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and notice what already works. That makes therapy feel concrete and action-oriented rather than vague or theoretical.
Michelle has a background in individual therapy and group work across different settings. She also pays attention to issues that often sit alongside more common concerns, such as autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, forgiveness, and seasonal mood shifts. This experience informs practical suggestions that fit everyday life.
Her style favors short, clear goals and tools that can be used between sessions. People can expect straightforward conversations about stress management, relationship dynamics, parenting pressures, and next steps for career or life transitions. Progress is approached in small, measurable changes rather than promises.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michelle does not work with international clients. If someone is thinking about starting, they are encouraged to use the online matching process to schedule an initial appointment and discuss what they want from therapy.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in clear, practical ways. CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on the next useful step and builds on what is already working in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with the client about goals, daily routines, and what has or has not helped before, then pick techniques that match those needs. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client adjust methods as they learn what fits.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know how meetings are run. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help keep progress steady while juggling work, parenting, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting pressures, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify thought patterns, try new behaviors, and set small practical goals between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has 13 years of experience providing individual and group work in clinical settings and community programs.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for her practice.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session when prompted.
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