Charles Michel , LCSW

Charles Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 31 years of experience in the helping professions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work, and his LCSW credential indicates advanced clinical training in social work. Over the course of his career he has spent twenty years in private practice working with people facing a wide range of concerns.

He has worked extensively with clients managing serious mood and attention issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also supports individuals coping with everyday stressors and life transitions such as family and relationship challenges, parenting, career concerns, self-esteem struggles, and other life-stage issues. His practice includes work with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping difficulties, and caregiving and multicultural concerns among many other areas of focus.

Charles places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, believing that a warm, collaborative, and personal connection is central to effective work. He blends client-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques to tailor support to each person’s needs, helping clients identify practical strategies and build resilience while honoring their individual values and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Charles Michel draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to guide his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership that helps people explore their values and feelings and supports growth at their own pace. CBT helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. DBT teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be especially helpful for mood instability and relationship challenges.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Charles assesses each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and recommends strategies that fit their situation, adjusting methods as the work progresses to ensure the approach remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it possible to receive consistent support around work and family schedules, across different locations in Indiana, and in ways that match individual comfort with technology and communication style.