Michelle Ufford, LSCSW

Michelle Ufford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas with more than 18 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. As a practitioner holding the LSCSW credential - a clinical social work license - she brings seasoned judgment and steady support to each person she sees.

She typically uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people recognize and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, providing practical skills to manage emotions and behavior. Depending on a client’s needs, she may incorporate mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change. These evidence-based techniques are applied in a hands-on way that emphasizes skill building and real-world progress.

Michelle has a strong interest in working with children, teens, and young adults and specializes in managing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process - partnering with clients to set meaningful goals, adjusting plans as insights emerge, and helping clients build confidence and better relationships. Her style is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, focused on helping people feel heard and supported as they make changes.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Mental Health Care

Michelle often draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, helping clients manage anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

She also uses mindfulness techniques to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for stress, anger, and emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing may be included when clients want to build internal motivation and set achievable goals for change. Each approach is evidence-based and taught in clear, accessible steps.

Finding the right method is part of the therapeutic work. Michelle approaches treatment collaboratively, listening to each person’s preferences and goals and adapting strategies as progress unfolds. Together the therapist and client choose techniques that fit the client’s life and needs.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or while balancing school, work, and family, helping clients access consistent support without extra travel.