Michelle Taverner, LMSW

Michelle Taverner is a licensed master social worker who helps people move out of ruts and toward clearer goals. She writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person. Her approach is practical and goal-focused so clients can see steps forward. Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable goals. Sessions are meant to be down-to-earth and focused on what will make life easier day to day. With 13 years of experience in the field, Michelle has worked in a variety of settings and with diverse concerns. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting pressures, career transitions, and depression. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue and life changes. Additional areas she addresses include issues related to autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, isolation and loneliness, midlife questions, seasonal mood changes, social anxiety, and women's concerns. She can also help those thinking about life purpose, forgiveness, and young adult challenges. Michelle practices from Michigan and holds the credential LMSW which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Sessions are offered in English and are provided through online formats so people have options that fit their schedules. If someone prefers a practical, collaborative style, she can help map a clear path forward.

Using CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Michelle draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that lead to unhelpful feelings and actions, then practice new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving clear exercises and small experiments to try between sessions.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to keep work brief and goal-oriented, helping clients identify strengths and next steps. This approach centers on what is already working and builds on small changes to create momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then shape sessions around what seems most helpful. That collaboration guides whether CBT techniques, solution-focused tasks, or a mix will be used.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, and ongoing support between meetings. These options offer flexibility so people can fit therapy into busy lives.