Michele Stewart , LMSW

Michele Stewart is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 31 years of experience in crisis intervention and clinical social work. She holds a master’s degree and has spent decades supporting adults facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, homelessness, domestic violence, grief and loss, emotional abuse, and career-related difficulties. Michele combines clinical knowledge with a warm, personable style that emphasizes respect, attentiveness, and practical support.

Her approach blends cognitive techniques, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods to create individualized treatment plans. She avoids stigmatizing labels and encourages collaborative decision making, offering professional guidance while inviting clients to participate in shaping their goals and steps forward. Michele aims to empower people to build more fulfilling, balanced lives by providing consistent encouragement and practical tools.

Known for being genuine and interactive in sessions, Michele focuses on understanding each person’s unique circumstances and strengths. She seeks to guide clients through transitions, heal from trauma and loss, and manage stressors such as addiction, relationship issues, caregiving strain, and compassion fatigue, always with kindness and professional support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michele Stewart draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing to guide her clinical work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and supporting clients to identify their own goals and strengths - it is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used with addiction, career decisions, or lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michele works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure treatment feels relevant and practical.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect consistently, access care from home or on the go, and use the communication style that best supports each individual’s progress.