Charles Michel, LCSW

Charles Michel, LCSW, brings 31 years of experience as a licensed therapist. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work, and holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, indicating specialized clinical training and licensure.

He has spent more than two decades in private practice supporting people with a wide range of concerns. He has worked extensively with serious clinical conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, while also helping individuals manage everyday stressors related to family, relationships, career, self-esteem, parenting, and life-stage transitions.

Charles emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. His approach is warm, collaborative, and personal, focused on building a strong working connection and tailoring care to each person’s needs. He welcomes opportunities to support people through difficult moments and to help them develop practical skills for coping and growth.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with an Experienced LCSW

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens actively and helps people explore their own goals and values. This approach is useful for life transitions, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and building personal insight.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and practical coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and offers concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Charles works with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts techniques from these methods to create a tailored plan. Over time the approach can be adjusted as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access therapy from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support while fitting care into a client’s daily life.