- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- Trauma and grief
About Michelle
Michelle Homa is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 24 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, family concerns, LGBT issues, and major life changes. Her focus includes related areas such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Michelle helps people name what feels most urgent, sort through competing demands, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Conversations often cover mood management, coping skills for anxiety, and ways to handle upsetting memories or relationship strain.
Her style is collaborative. Michelle talks things through, checks what is helpful, and adjusts the plan as needed. She uses approaches grounded in evidence to address mood disorders, trauma, and stress-related concerns without promising any specific outcome.
Over two decades of work mean she has seen a wide range of situations. That experience informs how she explains options and sets realistic, short-term steps. She pays attention to how past family patterns affect present behavior and to the ways physical illness or caregiving demands change daily routines.
People who reach out for help with life purpose or major transitions can expect a focus on practical next steps. Michelle supports clearer decision making, stronger communication, and strategies to manage intense emotions so people can move forward at their own pace.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and trauma-related problems. One common approach focuses on behavioral strategies to change patterns that keep depression or anxiety active, teaching practical steps to reduce avoidance and rebuild routines. Another area emphasizes trauma-informed methods that help people process upsetting experiences at a manageable pace and develop skills to reduce intense reactions.Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Michelle collaborates with each person to identify which approaches fit their goals, current needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods so the plan remains useful and realistic.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it possible to schedule sessions around work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to keep momentum between in-person visits and to maintain continuity during life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, family-related issues, LGBT concerns, and life changes.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck about their next step?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that helps people clarify priorities, try small experiments, and build coping strategies for decision points.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has 24 years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and life transition concerns.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.