Michele Koenes, LMSW, LCSW

Therapist in Michigan

Collaborative social worker for lasting change

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Depression support
Practical skills
Empathic pacing

About Michele

Michele Koenes is a licensed social worker who brings over 11 years of clinical experience to sessions. She practices with warmth and collaboration and aims to help people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and related concerns. Michele meets clients where they are and moves at a pace that feels manageable for each person.

She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings with young adults, adults, and older adults. Earlier roles as a litigation attorney and as a teacher add to her ability to listen, explain options, and support people through hard decisions.

Michele describes her counseling style as collaborative and responsive. She pays attention to each person’s personality and needs, and she prioritizes empathy while letting clients set the pace. This approach is intended to make sessions feel steady and respectful.

In sessions she may focus on practical skills and on understanding patterns that keep problems going. That can include working on mood, sleep, coping with life changes, and relationship or family concerns. She also addresses issues like addictions, body image, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and dissociation when they come up.

Michele holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. She practices in Michigan and offers a style that blends problem-solving with validation. To begin, clients follow a short matching process and schedule according to availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Side note

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Michigan, California, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LMSW, Michigan: 6801065517
LCSW, California: 118004
LCSW, New Hampshire: 3943
NPI: 1497361059

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Michele uses treatments that focus on values, understanding relationships, and meeting people where they are. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while moving toward meaningful actions; it can be useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and can help when communication or trust issues emerge. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for mood, sleep, and anxiety concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will collaborate with each person to figure out what methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needs change. The decision is shared and often blends elements from different approaches.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic days. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or skip video when that works better for them. Verify available session options when you schedule so they match your daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michele commonly address?

She works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and related struggles such as sleep problems, addictions, and self-esteem issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and responsive, prioritizing empathy and letting clients set the pace while working toward practical goals.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has over 11 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and has also worked as an attorney and a teacher.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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