Michelle Olson, LMSW, LCSW
Licensed in Indiana · 18 years in practice
Michelle Olson is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, person-focused therapy.
License and registration
- LCSW, Indiana
- 34006638A · expires April 2026
- LMSW, Michigan
- 6801099212 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1316125065 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
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About Michelle
Michelle Olson is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, person-focused therapy. She uses straightforward talk and active listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. Michelle emphasizes compassion for those who feel worn out by caregiving or work demands.
She makes clear, simple steps feel possible when things feel overwhelming. Michelle has 18 years of experience in social work, and she holds both LMSW and LCSW credentials.
Background and approach
She draws on approaches that help people change how they think, react, and cope. Sessions are paced to match what each person needs, with a mix of skill-building and reflection. Her work addresses common but painful problems like abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and problems with communication and control.
She also supports people facing drug and alcohol addiction, impulsivity, and loneliness. Money worries, midlife questions, and a search for life purpose are included in her focus areas. In sessions Michelle helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try different behaviors.
She often uses goal-focused strategies and mindfulness to reduce distress. Motivational approaches help when someone feels stuck or unsure how to change. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental.
She aims to create a calm space where clients can talk through hard feelings and build clearer steps forward. Parents reading this will find language that is direct and easy to follow as they consider next steps.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michelle names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Using therapy approaches that work for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and shape goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and teaches specific ways to change those patterns to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions, which can help with impulsivity and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist does together with the client. Michelle will talk through options, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and goal-focused so progress is tested and changed when needed.
Online sessions can be done by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for longer, skill-building sessions where seeing each other helps. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins, coping reminders, or short coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and daily life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Michelle help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, communication problems, and money worries.
What is Michelle's therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build coping skills and clearer choices.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has 18 years of professional experience in social work and brings that background to sessions in Indiana.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with credentials LMSW and LCSW and practices in Indiana. Credential details include MI LMSW and IN LCSW as noted.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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