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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Michele
LMSW Michele "Shelly" Virva is licensed in Michigan and has 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses client-centered methods alongside CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused approaches.
Shelly frames clients as the experts on their own stories. She listens for strengths and helps people build on them. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and small changes that fit a person's life.
Her work often addresses the overlap of mental health and substance use. She helps people manage cravings, understand triggers, and develop coping strategies. She also supports people dealing with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
Shelly uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. She brings mindfulness practices to calm intense feelings and improve focus. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change.
Parents and caregivers may find help with caregiver stress, communication problems, and the emotional strain of major life transitions. She also addresses issues tied to pregnancy and childbirth, midlife changes, and workplace stress.
To begin, people choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and Michele does not accept international clients.
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Approach and what online sessions involve
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective and strengths. It means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps clients clarify goals. This approach works well for people who want a collaborative space to make decisions and try changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns. It helps identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and practice new responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related problems.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques can be useful when stress or trauma symptoms feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help select methods that fit a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That choice is made together and can change as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm available session types before booking so expectations match practice offerings. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people fit sessions into a busy week without being on site.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. The style emphasizes strengths and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes work with substance use and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, licensed in Michigan. Her practice is located in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in-person, video, or phone.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.