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Online therapist

Michelle Homa

Practical support for stress and family concerns

Credentials
LMSW
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michelle

Michelle Homa is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and issues related to identity and family. She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and brings 24 years of clinical experience. Michelle writes plainly and listens closely to understand where a person is starting from.

She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions often include talking through what feels most urgent, learning ways to manage strong emotions, and trying new communication strategies.

Background and approach

Michelle aims to help clients build coping skills they can use between meetings. Her work covers mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, anxiety and social anxiety, and challenges tied to life changes. She also addresses trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and concerns around family and relationships.

Additional areas she attends to include attachment struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues of guilt or shame. Michelle favors evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental.

Clients can expect a steady focus on understanding patterns, exploring options, and developing practical tools. She practices in Michigan and speaks English. Michelle accepts international clients and provides several online formats for sessions, making it possible to connect from different places.

Therapeutic techniques and online care that fit your life

Michelle draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical for everyday life. One commonly used approach focuses on skills for managing strong emotions and mood swings, helping people notice triggers and practice new responses that reduce distress. Another helpful method teaches communication and problem-solving skills to improve difficult interactions and household stress. These approaches are often used together to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and family-related struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle partners with each person to figure out which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, tries methods in session, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most in real life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain momentum between appointments, and get support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, LGBT issues, and family-related concerns among others.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on understanding patterns, managing strong emotions, and building tools to use between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 24 years of experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan with license number MI LMSW 6801080739.
In which language can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients able to work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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