Michel Gotwals, LISW

Michel Gotwals is an Ohio-licensed clinician with 25 years of professional experience. As an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker, she approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and works to create a therapeutic environment that honors individual differences and needs.

She tailors conversation and treatment plans to align with each client's unique situation, preferences, and goals, taking time to listen and understand what matters most. Michel recognizes that reaching out for support is a courageous step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and she aims to offer steady, practical support throughout that process.

Her practice emphasizes collaborative care, developing strategies together that fit the client rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions. Clients can expect thoughtful guidance, adaptability in methods, and a focus on building meaningful progress over time.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Michel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the kinds of concerns clients bring, such as relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, and attention-related challenges. One approach focuses on trauma-informed work that helps people process and make sense of past harms while building coping skills to manage painful memories and reactions. Another approach emphasizes relationship-focused interventions that strengthen communication, rebuild intimacy, and address issues like jealousy or infidelity in practical ways. A third area centers on skills-based strategies to improve mood regulation, attention, and daily functioning for conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michel collaborates with each client to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for flexibility in scheduling and format. This range of options makes it easier to receive consistent care from licensed professionals without as much disruption to daily life, and supports working together even across distances.