Michelle Olson

LMSW, LCSW

Indiana

Practical support for motivation and coping

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At a glance

Credentials

LMSW, LCSW

License

LCSW, Indiana / 34006638A; LMSW, Michigan / 6801099212

NPI

1316125065

Experience

18 years

Languages

English

Location

Indiana

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Stress and anxiety
   • Addiction support

   About Michelle

   Michelle Olson is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Indiana. She holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings 18 years of experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and struggles with addiction.

   Michelle aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them. She listens for what motivates each person and helps them move toward change at their own pace. Short-term goals and practical steps are often part of the work together.

   Her approach draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change, along with client-centered work that prioritizes the client's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to address thoughts, emotions, and coping skills.

   Michelle has experience helping people facing compassion fatigue and persistent feelings of emptiness or isolation. She also addresses relationship patterns such as attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and issues around control and forgiveness.

   Clients often come with practical life stressors as well, including money and financial worries, midlife questions, or a search for life purpose. Michelle works collaboratively to set clear steps and realistic strategies that fit each person's day-to-day life.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they really want to change and builds motivation in small, manageable steps. It is useful for habits, substance use concerns, and any goal that needs sustained motivation.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and reflecting what a person says so they feel understood. This approach supports people who are sorting through emotions, self-worth, or life decisions.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and for learning concrete coping strategies.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and daily life. That decision can change over time as needs shift.
   
   The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when they have limited bandwidth or need a quick break from work. The therapist's session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking to ensure they match your needs and routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   18+ years

   Listed in

   Indiana, Michigan

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?

   She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and addictions. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and compassion fatigue.

   What is Michelle's therapy style like?

   Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on what motivates each person. She uses practical steps and listens for the goals that matter to the client.

   How long has she been practicing?

   Michelle has 18 years of professional experience working with people across a range of concerns. That experience includes work with addiction-related issues and compassion fatigue.

   What credentials and location does she hold?

   She holds the LMSW credential and the LCSW credential and practices in Indiana. The profile lists MI LMSW and IN LCSW as credential details.

   Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   Which session formats are available?

   The original biography did not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.

   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 working with Michelle?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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