Michelle Coffey, LCSW

Michelle Coffey is a person-centered therapist who partners with clients to identify goals and build practical steps toward meaningful change. She draws on empathy and a nonjudgmental stance to help people explore their experiences and develop realistic strategies that support long-term improvement.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique circumstances, with attention to both emotional insight and actionable coping skills. Michelle has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and addresses a wide range of concerns, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, relationship challenges, and complex medical conditions.

Michelle holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, reflecting advanced training in clinical assessment and psychotherapy. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can clarify priorities, practice new skills, and move toward the changes they want to see in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle Coffey commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and helping clients explore their feelings and values so they can determine their own path forward. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or medical commitments and allow consistent support even when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can deliver effective care through these formats while tailoring the experience to each client’s lifestyle and therapeutic goals.