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- Stress management
- Trauma support
- Grief care
About Michelle
LCSW in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical practice, Michelle Cooley focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works directly with people to address day-to-day struggles and hard events.
Michelle aims to build an open, judgment-free space where clients can name thoughts and feelings. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. She listens for what feels most urgent and practical to address first.
Her approach emphasizes collaborative planning. That means setting clear goals together and checking progress as work continues. She helps people develop skills for managing strong emotions, navigating loss, and breaking cycles of worry or low mood.
Michelle draws on methods shown to help with trauma responses, anxiety, and depression. She breaks complex problems into smaller steps so clients can try changes between sessions. Homework is practical and focused on real-life situations.
Her style is direct and goal-oriented while remaining responsive to each person’s pace. Michelle encourages honest feedback about what is and isn’t working. Over multiple sessions she adjusts strategies to fit changing needs and priorities.
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Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. One common approach helps people learn specific skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Sessions teach breathing, planning, and behavior changes that can be practiced between meetings. Another approach Michelle uses addresses trauma and its effects by helping clients process difficult memories in manageable steps and build coping strategies to reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and preferences together and try methods that fit the person’s needs. Progress is checked regularly and strategies are adjusted based on what helps in daily life.
Confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let people meet from wherever they already are. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and for continuing work between in-person visits when that is useful.
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Areas of expertise
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and adjusts plans as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as an LCSW in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.