Michelle Taverner, LMSW

Michelle Taverner is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who brings 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. She combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a warm, client-centered stance to help clients move out of stagnation and toward meaningful goals. Michelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - which explores how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors - and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify strengths and workable steps that produce real progress.

Having worked as a therapist and group leader with a range of ages and populations, she draws on that breadth to tailor care for individuals, families, and caregivers, including attention to issues such as social anxiety, isolation, life purpose, and women's midlife concerns. Michelle also supports people navigating autism spectrum differences, intellectual disability, seasonal mood shifts, and young adult challenges. She describes her own personal experience with getting unstuck as part of what motivates her to walk alongside others as they pursue growth and renewed direction.

Sessions are offered through multiple remote modalities to fit varied schedules and preferences, and Michelle aims to create collaborative, goal-focused work that helps clients regain momentum and resilience.