Michele Brownstein, LCSW

Licensed in Connecticut · 27 years in practice

Michele Brownstein is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience supporting people through hard times.

License and registration

LCSW, Connecticut: 58.007088 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1740805324 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 27
Languages: English

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About Michele

Michele Brownstein is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience supporting people through hard times. She practices in Connecticut and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Michele writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person.

Her work often centers on relationship concerns and communication problems. She helps people talk through difficult conversations, spot unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of relating.

Background and approach

Forgiveness is another area she helps clients consider when it fits their goals. Michele uses practical tools to build coping skills and reduce distress. Sessions are collaborative - she and the client set goals and try out steps that feel doable.

She favors clear, actionable strategies rather than long theory talks. Clients can expect room to tell their story and help sorting through emotions. Michele aims to make change feel manageable by breaking problems into small, testable parts.

She pays attention to how everyday habits and interactions affect mood and relationships. Over her career she has worked with many people facing transitions and ongoing stress. Michele draws on that experience to offer steady guidance as clients practice new skills and ways of coping.

Her approach balances practical steps with thoughtful listening.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Practical approaches for online care

Two evidence-based techniques she uses are focused problem-solving and skills-based coping. Focused problem-solving helps identify specific issues, break them into smaller parts, and test simple solutions to see what works. Skills-based coping teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and daily stressors, such as breathing, activity planning, and communication exercises.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust them as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so techniques feel relevant and doable.

Online therapy lets clients connect in flexible ways. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when a camera isn’t wanted or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into real-life schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Michele address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes, plus communication problems and forgiveness when relevant.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps and coping skills that clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 27 years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional and relational challenges.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Connecticut LCSW and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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