Michele Koenes , LMSW, LCSW

Michele Koenes is a licensed masters-level social worker who brings over 10 years of experience supporting people across inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked with young adults, adults, and older adults, helping individuals navigate a broad range of mental health concerns. Her prior careers as a litigation attorney and as a teacher inform her ability to listen, relate, and advocate for those she supports.

Michele practices with a collaborative, responsive style that honors each person as an individual. She pays close attention to unique personalities, life circumstances, and needs, and emphasizes empathy while allowing the client to set the pace of therapy. That client-led approach is central to how she helps people work toward meaningful change.

Michele frames therapy as a welcoming space where every part of a person is invited into the process, including aspects that may feel difficult to share. She is committed to building and maintaining an environment that supports healing and growth and is ready to begin that process with new clients. She holds professional social work credentials - LMSW and LCSW - which are Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. MI License #6801065517 - CA License #LCSW118004 - NH License #3943

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Michele integrates approaches that prioritize values, relationships, and the client’s own pace. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action in ways that align with their values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early connection influences current behavior and emotional responses - it can help with relationship challenges, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the client directs the pace and focus of work; it supports people seeking a respectful, person-focused experience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michele works together with each client to identify what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape a treatment plan that feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life, and to maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt these formats to deliver effective, client-centered support across a range of concerns.