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- Strengths based approach
- Solution focused work
- Outpatient and in-home experience
About Michelle
Michelle Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and several other life challenges. Michelle commonly works with people facing caregiving strain, aging and geriatric issues, and complications related to addiction and bipolar mood concerns.
Her background includes outpatient care and in-home visits. She practiced using a strengths-based, solution-focused framework. That approach looks for existing abilities and practical steps to address pressing problems. Sessions aim to identify small, attainable changes that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Michelle describes her training emphasis as Strengths Based Solution Focused Therapy, and she uses evidence-based techniques to guide conversations. Typical topics she addresses include parenting strain, family problems, intimacy-related worries, and compassion fatigue. She also works with people on issues such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. Michelle helps people clarify immediate priorities, try specific strategies, and check what is working. The focus is on usable steps rather than lengthy theory talks.
People considering work with her should expect straightforward conversations about current problems and options. To begin, follow the site's process to select online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Michelle uses a strengths-based, solution-focused framework online. Strengths-based work names the person’s existing skills and resources and builds on them to address current problems. It helps with coping, caregiver strain, and managing life changes by highlighting what’s already working and expanding it.Solution-focused techniques concentrate on concrete steps and short-term goals. Sessions often involve choosing one or two small changes to try between meetings and then reviewing what helped. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief when people want practical strategies rather than long exploratory work.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Michelle will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide which methods to use. She adapts the plan as people try strategies and report what works for them.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and to try interventions that translate well to everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related family and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a strengths-based, solution-focused approach that identifies existing resources and works toward practical, short-term steps to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience in outpatient settings and in-home work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and services are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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