Michelle Howlett, LICSW

Michelle Howlett is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. She holds an Alabama LICSW and offers a calm, straightforward presence during sessions. People describe her approach as compassionate and practical. Michelle focuses on clear, usable strategies that fit daily life. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to help people shift unhelpful thinking and learn new coping skills. Sessions aim for small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. She also supports people facing grief, loss, and caregiver strain. That includes hospice and end-of-life concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and the emotional toll on caregivers. Michelle helps clients work through guilt, shame, and the loneliness that can follow major life changes. Addiction, sleep problems, relationship stress, career questions, and compassion fatigue are part of her practice as well. She offers practical tools for better sleep, clearer boundaries, and healthier routines. Motivational Interviewing is used when people need help finding motivation for change. Michelle works with LGBT clients and veterans on identity, adjustment, and healing after trauma. Her style is collaborative: she listens first, then helps people set realistic goals. The focus is on building self-love, resilience, and skills that last.

Therapy approaches that fit your life online

Michelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means listening deeply and helping people set their own goals while the therapist offers warmth and acceptance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are employed when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship skills are priorities; DBT tools can reduce intense reactions and improve coping.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your situation, discuss goals, and suggest which methods might fit best. Together you can try different strategies and adjust the plan based on what helps you make steady progress.

Online therapy with Michelle can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match your routine. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for ongoing coaching, quick check-ins, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while still working on real change.