Charles Michel, LCSW

Licensed in Indiana · 31 years in practice

Charles Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of practice helping people manage strong emotions and life shifts.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34004273A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1609901008 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 31
Languages: English

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About Charles

Charles Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of practice helping people manage strong emotions and life shifts. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. He speaks in plain terms and aims to build a steady, respectful working relationship from the first meeting.

He centers his work on the connection between therapist and client. That relationship guides how he chooses strategies, whether someone needs support for anxiety, mood disorders, or relationship strain.

Background and approach

He often uses client-centered methods so conversations stay grounded in each person’s values. Charles blends practical tools with open conversation. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior strategies to build coping skills.

He also brings emotionally focused and existential perspectives when people need help with meaning, grief, or identity questions. Over 31 years he has helped people with a wide range of concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, and parenting stress. He also works with issues such as intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, career changes, and multicultural concerns.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. He encourages steady progress through clear goals, homework when useful, and practical coping techniques. The tone is warm, direct, and respectful, aimed at helping people feel more capable navigating their lives.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Charles lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Forgiveness
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Charles names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It means sessions follow the client’s pace and priorities, with the therapist listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses practical exercises to shift them; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication when feelings feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Charles will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods that match those aims. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy offers several flexible formats: video calls that approximate an in-person session, phone sessions when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, accommodate work schedules, and keep regular contact with a licensed professional when progress benefits from more frequent touchpoints.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and many life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is warm and collaborative, focusing on a strong working relationship and practical strategies to manage symptoms and daily challenges.

What experience does he bring?

He has 31 years of clinical experience working in independent practice with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does scheduling and cost work?

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